Question

which of these is most likely the us government’s aim in taxing imported goods?
○ to protect domestic businesses
○ to decrease international trade
○ to end reliance on foreign goods
○ to make us markets less desirable

Explanation:

Tariffs (taxes on imported goods) are often used by governments to make imported goods more expensive, so domestic products become more competitive. This protects domestic businesses from foreign competition. Decreasing international trade, ending reliance on foreign goods, or making US markets less desirable are not typical or intended main goals of import taxation.

Answer:

A. to protect domestic businesses