Macroeconomics - Arguments for Trade Restrictions

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a.  Explain the national defense, declining industries, and infant industry arguments for protecting a cosmetic industry from international competition.

 

b.  Firms hurt by lower priced imports typically argue that restricting trade will save U.S. jobs.  What's wrong with this argument?  Are there ever any reasons to support such trade restrictions?

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