Why is it that Britain today imports more clothing than it exports?（）ABritish clothing is of poor quality.BBritain does not grow cotton.CMany countries with lower costs can produce clothing more cheaply than the British can.DBritain has a highly developed transportation system.
Why is it that Britain today imports more clothing than it exports?（）
ABritish clothing is of poor quality.
BBritain does not grow cotton.
CMany countries with lower costs can produce clothing more cheaply than the British can.
DBritain has a highly developed transportation system.
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