In an effort to boost the local textile industry, Country Y intends to decrease the import of finished textile products and instead increase the import of raw textiles. Although this shift may incur slightly higher costs due to tariffs, it is expected to benefit the struggling domestic textile industry, which is currently facing tough competition from cheaper imported products. Thus, the government believes that importing more raw textiles is a more advantageous strategy for Country Y's economy than importing finished textile goods.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines this argument?