An economist discussing trade policy in the new republic wrote: “one of the benefits of the united states removing its trade restrictions [is] the gain to u. s. industries that produce goods for export. export industries would find it easier to sell their goods abroad—even if other countries didn’t follow our example and reduce their trade barriers.” which of the following statements is true about the effect of a reduction in restrictions of imports? check all that apply. the demand curve for dollars will shift to the left. the real exchange rate will increase. imports will increase. net exports at any given real exchange rate will decrease. exports will remain unchanged. the equilibrium level of net exports will decrease.