Which of the following best explains the reason for the rise in protectionist pressures around the world during the 1980s?

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The persistent trade deficit in the world's largest economy, the United States, led to the rise in protectionist pressures around the world during the 1980s. As the US imported more than it exported, politicians and industries became concerned about foreign competition and called for protectionist measures.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Reason for the Rise