International Trade

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This paper explores the development of the American economy from the end of the 19th century until the present. It examines the connection between this development and U.S. foreign policy goals and looks at American business attempts to expand overseas. The U.S. policy of economic expansion in Latin America and the benefits to the American economy it entailed are discussed, as well as the American foreign policy that helped foster America's economic growth. The paper goes on to discuss present-day protectionist policies and the arguments cited in favor of and in opposition to these policies.

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"International trade serves several purposes, but one of the most important is the expansion of markets. Internal markets have a finite size, and at some point international trade is necessary if markets are to grow any further. In addition, there are often foreign policy implications to international trade in both directions, importing and exporting, and international trade thus serves an important function for security and national interests. Often, though, trade is restricted for the same reasons, either to protect a domestic industry or, in some cases, to bring pressure to bear on foreign governments."

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