If the United States decreases the tariff on imported tuna steaks, this will
A. increase the number of tuna steaks imported in the United States and increase the production of tuna steaks in the United States.
B. reduce the number of tuna steaks imported in the United States and increase the production of tuna steaks in the United States.
C. increase the number of tuna steaks imported in the United States and reduce the production of tuna steaks in the United States.
D. reduce the number of tuna steaks imported into the United States and reduce production of tuna steaks in the United States.
Answer: C
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