Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. (1 point)
East Asian nations have imposed tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their industries, but these barriers have
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benefited
encouraged
slowed
sped up
economic growth.
benefited
benefited
To complete the sentence, you would need to select the option from the drop-down menu that correctly describes the impact of the trade barriers imposed by East Asian nations on economic growth.
The correct answer would be: "slowed."
By choosing this option, you are indicating that the trade barriers have had a negative effect on economic growth by impeding or reducing its pace.