Anegative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes lead to economic sanctions. reduced international trade. ongoing civil war. increased competition.

A negative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes lead to reduced international trade. As a result of the lack of competition from abroad, local companies may put higher prices to products, resulting in a damaged purchasing power from the general public of the country establishing the high tariffs.

The option B is correct. A negative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes reduce international trade.  

Further Explanation:

Tariffs are the amount charged on importing the particular good from other countries. If the tariff is high, the customer will not purchase more quantity of goods from that country. If the tariff is low, the customer will purchase more quantity of goods from that country. The government sometimes puts the restrictions by increasing the tariff amount.

Justification for the correct and incorrect

A.

Economic sanctions: This is the incorrect option.

This is not economic sanctions. Economic sanctions mean to apply the commercial and financial penalties on some targeted group, state, and individual.  

B.

Reduced international trade: This is the correct option.

This option is correct, as international trade is decreased. The customer will not buy from the other country.  

C.

Ongoing civil war: This is the incorrect option.

This option is not correct, civil war will not happen just because of high tariffs. Civil war happens when the two countries have some fight and issues between them  

D.

Increased competition: This is the incorrect option.

The competition will not increase due to high tariffs. This option is not correct.  

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Answer details:

Grade: Middle School

Subject: Economics

Chapter: Tariffs  

Keywords:

A negative result, of high tariffs, they, can sometimes, reduce international trade, economic sanctions, ongoing civil war, increased competition.