Trade dispute with the european economic community

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Suppose that the U. S. were involved in a trade dispute with the European Economic Community over tariffs which they had imposed on our goods. If we wished to impose a retaliatory tariff on their goods, would it be more effective to impose the tax on their olive oil or on their beer? Explain your reasoning.

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