Explain how a US tariff on foreign trucks would affect each group in the economy. Helps sales because products are artificially cheaper Hurts sales because the increased costs are passed on to consumers Benefits from increased revenue and support from US producers, but risks causing harm to the economy Hurt by higher prices and decreased competition/variety :: Domestic Producers (FORD) :: Foreign Producers (Volkswagen) :: Domestic Consumers (US consumers) :: US Government

Explain how a US tariff on foreign trucks would affect each group in the economy. Helps sales because products are artificially cheaper Hurts sales because the increased costs are passed on to consumers Benefits from increased revenue and support from US producers, but risks causing harm to the economy Hurt by higher prices and decreased competition/variety :: Domestic Producers (FORD) :: Foreign Producers (Volkswagen) :: Domestic Consumers (US consumers) :: US Government

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter9: Application: International Trade

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