A rationale used for tariff protection by some is that
A) the country wants to practice international price discrimination.
B) the country finds its cost of producing their products higher than in other countries.
C) imports are produced by firms that received subsidies from their governments.
D) imports are produced by firms that are more efficient than domestic producers are.

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Tariff protection is often justified by the argument that foreign firms receive subsidies from their governments, which gives them an unfair advantage over domestic producers. By imposing tariffs, a country can level the playing field for its domestic industries.

A Rationale Used for Tariff Protection by Some Is That