Why did the United States support open trade? Check all that apply.

Open trade could help the U.S. economy by expanding markets for American goods. It also supported Europe’s recovery after World War II and strengthened relations with other countries. Promoting economic prosperity and cooperation was part of the effort to prevent communism from spreading. Reducing international trade or limiting interest specifically in Soviet goods was not the general purpose of open trade.

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