Many nations have lowered tariffs they impose on products and services brought into their border and rely on other ________.
A)nontariff structure as protectionist trade barriers
B)taxes
C)duty fees
D)dumping

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The passage states that many nations have lowered tariffs, which suggests that they are not relying on tariffs as much as before. Therefore, it makes sense that they would rely on other protectionist trade barriers, such as nontariff structures, to protect their domestic industries. Option B (taxes) is not specific enough and could be interpreted as any type of tax, not necessarily a protectionist measure. Option C (duty fees) is similar to tariffs and the passage suggests that nations are moving away from relying on tariffs. Option D (dumping) refers to a trade practice that can harm domestic industries, but it is not a measure that is imposed by governments as a trade barrier.

Many Nations Have Lowered Tariffs They Impose on Products and Services