What type of trade barrier was used to protect U.S auto firms from foreign competition during 1981 – 1984 ?

What type of trade barrier was used to protect U.S auto firms from foreign competition during 1981 – 1984 ?

A. export quotas imposed by the Japanese government
B. export tariffs imposed by the Japanese’s government
C. import quotas imposed by the U.S government
D. domestic subsidies granted by the U.S government