O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q171 Mark

A government imposes tariffs on imported goods. What is not a likely reason for this?

Ato boost domestic output

Bto influence the country's balance of payments

Cto protect domestic employment

Dto reduce the exports from the country

✓ Correct answer

D: to reduce the exports from the country

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Topic: International trade and globalisation, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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