Answer to Question #80734 in Economics for Lindsey

Question

If there are far more sugar consumers in the U.S. than sugar producers, then why do these trade restrictions continue, i.e. why don’t consumers exert political pressure on Congress to remove the restrictions

Answer 1

Trade restrictions are imposed to stimulate local producers to produce more sugar, start new businesses in this area. These measures are supposed to stimulate US industry, grow employment rate.