When Canada buys lemons from Mexico instead of growing lemons in heated greenhouses:

A. Canadian consumers will gain because lemon prices will drop.
B. Canadian lemon producers will gain because lemon prices will drop.
C. Canadian consumers will gain because lemon prices will rise.
D. Mexican lemon producers will lose because lemon prices in Canada will rise.


Answer: A

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