According to the _____ argument for protection, tariffs can shield new industries from import competition until they have grown strong and efficient enough to withstand the competition by foreign producers ?

A. foreign dumping argument

B. beggar they neighbor argument

C. scientific tariff argument

D. infant industry argument

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