What was the purpose of the SALT I treaty with the USSR?

SALT I, the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks agreement, was intended to restrain the nuclear arms race between the United States and the USSR. It limited certain strategic weapons systems, including the deployment of ballistic missile defenses and launchers, rather than focusing on trade or military alliances. Therefore, the best choice is to limit the manufacturing of missiles.

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