Question

there are many reasons why a country might adopt protectionist measures to limit free trade. one reason is national defense. read the passage. then follow the instructions below. the berry amendment, created in 1941, requires certain goods used by the u.s. department of defense to be made in the united states. these goods include uniforms, specialized clothing like chemical warfare gear, and fabric tents. in 1973, the amendment was expanded to include a rule that the department of defense must also use u.s. sources for metals used in equipment like airplanes, weapons, tanks, and ammunition. while some feel that the berry amendment is critical for national defense, others feel it has serious downsides. sort the following arguments based on whether or not they support the amendment. artificially limiting supply by purchasing from only a few producers can lead to shortages, leaving troops without key supplies. since goods come from u.s. suppliers, foreign enemies cant cut off access to key supplies during a conflict. without foreign competition, domestic producers have no incentive to become more efficient, leading to higher costs. purchasing from domestic suppliers helps support u.s. industries, which is critical in a time of crisis and keeps the economy strong. supports the berry amendment opposes the berry amendment

Explanation:

• "Since goods come from U.S. suppliers, foreign enemies can’t cut off access to key supplies during a conflict." This argument supports the Berry Amendment as it emphasizes the national defense aspect (ensuring access to supplies in conflict) which is a reason for protectionist measures like the amendment.
• "Purchasing from domestic suppliers helps support U.S. industries, which is critical in a time of crisis and keeps the economy strong." This also supports the amendment as it highlights the positive impact (supporting domestic industries, important in crisis and for economy) that the amendment's protectionist approach (domestic - only sourcing) can have.
• "Artificially limiting supply by purchasing from only a few producers can lead to shortages, leaving troops without key supplies." This opposes the amendment as it points out a negative consequence (shortages due to limited supply from few producers) of the amendment's protectionist (limited - source) policy.
• "Without foreign competition, domestic producers have no incentive to become more efficient, leading to higher costs." This opposes the amendment as it shows a drawback (higher costs due to lack of efficiency incentive from no foreign competition) of the amendment's protectionist stance (no foreign competition for domestic producers).

Answer:

• Supports the Berry Amendment:
• "Since goods come from U.S. suppliers, foreign enemies can’t cut off access to key supplies during a conflict."
• "Purchasing from domestic suppliers helps support U.S. industries, which is critical in a time of crisis and keeps the economy strong."
• Opposes the Berry Amendment:
• "Artificially limiting supply by purchasing from only a few producers can lead to shortages, leaving troops without key supplies."
• "Without foreign competition, domestic producers have no incentive to become more efficient, leading to higher costs."