Import Quota as a Trade Restriction

Steps:

• Define import quota: A government limit on the quantity of specific goods that can enter a country.
• Compare to choices: Eliminate options that describe bans, regulations, or taxes instead of quantity limits.
• Identify match: Option D directly states the quantity limit, aligning with the definition.
• Confirm: Quotas control supply without prohibiting imports entirely.

Why D is correct:

• An import quota restricts the physical volume or value of imports allowed, as defined in international trade law like WTO agreements, to protect domestic industries.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: A ban is an embargo, which prohibits all imports of goods, not just limits quantity.
• B: Strict regulations refer to non-tariff barriers like safety standards, not quantity caps.
• C: A tax is a tariff, which increases import prices through duties, not by limiting amounts.

Final answer: D