You work for a trade union in the hosiery industry, which strongly supports the use of import restrictions to protect its workers from competition from countries where wage rates are much lower. You...

You work for a trade union in the hosiery industry, which strongly supports the use of import restrictions to protect its workers from competition from countries where wage rates are much lower. You have been asked to take part in a debate on the issue by the local Conservative MP, who is a champion of the free market. Present a set of arguments that will counter any points that your opponent is likely to make.