The Commerce Department recently put limits on machine-tool imports from two countries whose exports of machine tools into the United States have been substantial. As a result of these restrictions, analysts predict that domestic sales of machine tools manufactured in the United States are bound to rise considerably, starting in the very near future.
Which of the following, if true, would be most likely to cause the analysts’ prediction to be inaccurate?

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Correct Answer is :  Substantial inventories of foreign-made machine tools were stockpiled in the United States during the past year.

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 3