Trade restrictions result in all of the following except one.Which is the exception?

A) Higher prices
B) Fewer choices
C) Improved quality
D) Misallocation of resources
E) Reduced competition

Trade restrictions typically lead to higher prices, fewer choices, misallocation of resources, and reduced competition. However, they do not lead to improved quality. In fact, by reducing competition and limiting access to imports with different levels of quality, trade restrictions can actually have a negative impact on quality.