Scenario: Excelsior's Limited

Excelsior's Limited, a manufacturer of health and beauty aids, is expanding its presence in several countries around the world. Excelsior's president is surprised at some of the responses the company is receiving from other countries.

Excelsior's Limited tried to sell its product in Canada but was told that at least forty percent of the product must be manufactured in Canada. This is an example of $a(n)$

A$)$ local content requirement

B$)$ tariff

C$)$ administrative delay

D$)$ embargo