Question

A congresswoman from a state with several tire factories argues that the government should impose a tariff on tires because they are a necessary input into the production of various weapons. Free trade, she contends, would make the United States overly dependent on foreign countries for the supply of tires and thus, in case of war, unable to make enough weapons to defend itself.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is National Security argument

Explanation:

In this question, the woman is arguing on the basis of national security as the over-reliance on foreign countries for something as important as one used in making weapons for defense does not appeal to her. From her point of view, she does not argue from an "unfair competition" point of view, neither is she arguing because she is a little player in the industry. Her point is valid as it is a threat to national security to depend on the purchase of a very important item that is used in the manufacture of weapons for defense.