The World's Largest Manufacturer of Peppermint Candy Canes Was Located

Multiple Choice

The world's largest manufacturer of peppermint candy canes was located in Albany, Georgia, until it could no longer afford to buy the sugar needed for its operation. It moved its manufacturing business to Mexico where there are no restrictions (like those that exist in the United States) on the amount of sugar that can be brought into the nation. The business moved to Mexico because of ________ established by the U.S. government.

A) a tariff
B) a trade imbalance
C) an excise tax
D) a subsidy
E) a quota