【单选题】

The correspondent also said that

A、it had something to do with the pressure within theAmericanCongress.
B、it would curb the pressure within theAmericanCongress for more protectionist legislation.
C、it would influence the protectionist legislation designed to keep foreign goods out.
D、it would not control the pressure within theAmericanCongress for more protectionist legislation designed to keep foreign goods out.