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how is the foreign policy of the united states designed to promote prosperity?
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a. since the 1970s, the united states has adopted a protectionist approach in foreign policy involving tariffs and import quotas to protect the manufacturing industry.
b. the united states has adopted international economic policies aimed at expanding employment opportunities in the united states, promoting foreign investment in the country, and protecting american economic interests at home and abroad.
c. the united states ended its trade agreement with mexico and has substantially reduced its exports.
d. during the trump administration, the united states entered into many trade agreements and reduced tariffs to promote free trade; however, the biden administration has taken a different approach by ending trade agreements and introducing tariffs to protect u.s. workers.

Explanation:

Foreign - policy measures like expanding job opportunities, promoting foreign investment, and protecting economic interests are designed to boost prosperity. Option A is an over - generalization as protectionist policies aren't the only approach. Option C is incorrect as ending a trade agreement doesn't promote prosperity. Option D has inaccuracies in its description of Trump and Biden administrations' trade policies.

Answer:

B. The United States has adopted international economic policies aimed at expanding employment opportunities in the United States, promoting foreign investment in the country, and protecting American economic interests at home and abroad.