Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY
A tariff is a tax placed on imported goods at the border. Adding a tariff to inexpensive imported cars raises their price, which can reduce the number people buy. Sanctions and withholding aid target a country more broadly, while a free trade agreement generally makes trade easier rather than limiting imports.
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