What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

a. the information that an author uses to support his or her point
b. the combination of two or more ideas into a new conclusion
c. the main point the author plans to prove in his or her piece of writing
d. a statement that weakens the main point of the author's writing

if i knew what was the answer i wouldve put it

based on this information, i would advocate against sweatshop labour because it exploits workers in unsafe working conditions with little pay. though sweatshops produce inexpensive goods, they harm the environment, workers, and often use unsafe materials to make consumer goods.