Question

1. based on the source above, which of the following statements best describes the cartoonist’s perspective?

a. developing nations believe non - agricultural issues are preventing them from having fair market access to third world nations
b. developed countries are unwilling to negotiate free trade agreements with developing nations
c. third world nations have no interest in negotiating free trade agreements with developed nations
d. developing nations believe the unwillingness of developed nations to include agricultural issues in free trade make any agreements unfair

Explanation:

The cartoon shows a frustrated Third World (developing) nation representative at a free trade agreement table, while the developed nations' representative is isolated behind a barrier labeled "AGRICULTURE ISSUE". This implies developing nations see developed countries avoiding agricultural issues in trade talks, making agreements unfair. Option a misstates the issue as non-agricultural; option b is incorrect as talks are happening, not refused; option c is wrong because the developing nation is present, showing interest.

Answer:

d. Developing nations believe the unwillingness of developed nations to include agricultural issues in free trade make any agreements unfair