In 2018, why did the United States impose temporary safeguard tariffs beginning at 30 percent on imports of solar panels and up to 50 percent on imports of washing machines?

A. The United States wanted to ensure that it remained a net exporter of washing machines and solar panels.
B. The U.S. International Trade Commission found that rising imports had harmed U.S. firms in these industries.
C. The United States government imposed tariffs on washing machines and solar panels in retaliation for other countries' tariffs on U.S. exports of durable goods.
D. Because of growing U.S. demand for washing machines and solar panels, the United States government saw the opportunity to increase government revenue and imposed tariffs on these products.


Answer: B

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