According to the graph shown, if the economy is operating under free trade, who would be opposed to a tariff?

This graph demonstrates the domestic demand and supply for a good, as well as a tariff and the world price for that good.



A. Foreign producers

B. Domestic consumers

C. Domestic producers

D. Both A and B would be opposed to a tariff.


D. Both A and B would be opposed to a tariff.

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