To enhance the performance of its local textile industry, Country Y intends to decrease the import of finished textile products and instead start importing raw textiles. Although this shift will 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 textiles. Thus, increasing the import of raw textiles is considered a more favorable option for the economy of Country Y than importing finished textile products.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?

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Country Y has consistently experienced a lack of raw textiles that are suitable for producing various textile products of market value.

Sourcing raw materials in Country Y is challenging and constitutes a significant portion of the overall production costs for textile products.

Even with increased imports of raw textiles, Country Y may still need to import a considerable amount of finished textile products to meet the rising demand from its growing population.

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With the influx of raw textiles, local textile manufacturers may increase their prices, leading to higher costs for domestic textile producers.

In a decade, investing in local textile production is expected to be a more economical choice than importing textiles from abroad.

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The argument suggests that importing raw textiles will benefit the local textile industry by reducing competition from cheaper imported finished products. However, option C states that despite importing more raw textiles, Country Y may still need to import a significant number of finished textile products to meet the…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.