The infant industry argument suggests that
A. a country requires tariff protection when it has no comparative advantage in the production of any good.
B. an industry may require temporary tariff protection until the industry matures.
C. a country requires protection against unfair trade practices.
D. the industry has no potential and must be protected to survive.
Answer: B
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