Which of the following are arguments that have been and currently are used to justify protectionism?

(a) The infant industry argument
(b) Tariffs create lower profits, generate fewer jobs, and reduce wages in the U.S.
(c) Countries should not operate on the basis of comparative advantage.
(d) All of the above

(a)

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