Which of the following cannot be considered a nontariff trade barrier?

A) Taxes on imports
B) Quotas
C) Domestic subsidies
D) Import licensing and product standards manipulated to favor domestic companies

Nontariff Trade Barrier

Restrictive regulations and policies other than tariffs that countries use to control the amount of trade across their borders, including quotas, embargoes, or standards.

Domestic Subsidies

Financial aid provided by a government to support a domestic industry or sector, reducing the cost of production or services for national companies.

Import Licensing

A government policy requiring businesses to obtain official permission before importing certain goods, often used to control the amount of goods entering a country.