Question

A political pundit explains that it is necessary to impose trade restrictions, such as a tariff, on the steel-rod industry to protect workers in the domestic steel-rod industry. The pundit claims that without trade protection, there will be layoffs, causing many U.S. workers in the steel-rod industry to become unemployed.Which of the following justifications is the pundit using to argue for the trade restriction on steel rods?a). Unfair-competition argument.b). Using-protection-as-a-bargaining-chip argument.c). Infant-industry argumentd. d). National-security argument.e). Jobs argument.

Answer 1

e). Jobs argument.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jobs argument -

The opponents of the free trade argues that , the trade with some other foreign country can lead to destruction of their domestic jobs , is known as jobs arguments .

Same case is shown in the question , where the political pundit explains the importance for imposing the restriction on the trade , like the tariff .

hence , the correct term , according to the question is e). Jobs argument .