Why do governments intervene in trade? A. To decrease support of domestic export activities B. To inhibit economic development C. To eliminate jobs D. To provide jobs

Answer: To provide jobs.

Explanation:

Trade involves the exchange of goods/services for money. A major reason why government's intervene in trade is to provide job for it's citizens from the trade activities. Trade activities such as: rendering of services, transportation of items, production of goods to be sold, monitoring of stock markets etc., can create avenues for employment of citizens of a country.