Which of the following arguments for trade protection is based on the premise that a nation should have a wide enough range of domestic industries to be self-sufficient if necessary?

A) the increased domestic employment argument
B) the cheap foreign labor argument
C) the diversification-for-stability argument
D) the infant industry argument

The diversification-for-stability argument supports trade protection on the basis that a nation should maintain a diverse range of domestic industries to ensure self-sufficiency and stability, especially in times of international crises or trade disruptions. This approach emphasizes the importance of not being overly reliant on imports for critical goods and services.