what is the problem with the argument that infant industries need to be protected from foreign competitions

The problem with the argument that infant industries need to be protected from foreign competitions are as follows:

1, Fall in standard of living

2. Barrier to free trade

3. Invitation to trade wars

4. Protection of inefficient industries

5. Distortion of free market actors

Explanation:

1. Fall in Standard of Living - Consumers are not forced to patronize producers of substandard products due to the barriers to suppliers of high quality imported goods.

2. Barrier to Free Trade - Trade protection is a barrier to free international trade, the gains of the principles of comparative cost advantage upon which international trade is established will be lost.

3. Invitation to Trade Wars - Other countries may take retaliatory measures

which may eventually lead to trade war between or among trade partners.

4. Protection of Inefficient Industries - The incentive to perform better is not there when infant industries are protected from foreign competitors.

5. Distortion of free market actors - Protection leads to distortion in market equilibrium which will lead to market failure.