By ________, the tobacco industry has been less affected by the loss of profits than other businesses in the United States.

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By taking advantage of global markets, the tobacco industry has been able to offset some of the loss of profits due to decreased demand in the United States. This includes expanding into developing countries where there are fewer regulations and less public health awareness regarding the dangers of smoking. Laying off domestic workers or decreasing advertising budgets would not necessarily generate new profits, and increasing imports may not increase demand for tobacco products.

By ________, the Tobacco Industry Has Been Less Affected by the Loss