The Tariff Commission is the principal and independent authority on __________, and a key adviser on non-tariff measures and international trade issues.

• A. tariff and trade remedies
• B. customs administration
• C. foreign investment policy
• D. domestic taxation

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is the Tariff Commission’s role in tariff policy and trade remedies, along with its advisory function on non-tariff measures and international trade issues. The Commission serves as the primary and independent body that analyzes tariff rates, investigates injury to domestic industries caused by imports, and recommends remedies such as tariffs or trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing duties, safeguards). It also acts as a key adviser on non-tariff measures—policies like standards, licensing, quotas, and other trade barriers—and on broader international trade questions. This combination of responsibilities distinguishes it from other agencies: customs administration handles duty collection and border enforcement; foreign investment policy is about investment matters; domestic taxation concerns revenue collection. Therefore, the described role best fits tariff policy and trade remedies.