The statement "The standard of living is low in Haiti. It is even lower after the recent earthquake and tropical storms" indicates that the standard of living in Haiti is already low and has worsened due to the recent natural disasters.
Based on this information, we can conclude that:
C. The people that live there and are its citizens cannot afford to buy much.
The low standard of living suggests that the citizens of Haiti have limited purchasing power and cannot afford to buy many goods and services. This is likely due to factors such as low wages, high levels of poverty, and limited access to resources and infrastructure.
Please note that the other options are not supported by the information provided. There is no mention of Haiti's balance of trade, wages compared to the US, or the attraction of risk-averse entrepreneurs in the given context.