In the attempt to boost East Asian economies and thwart the advance of communism, the United States became an import _______________.

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The term "sinkhole" in this context refers to the United States becoming a major destination for imports from East Asian economies, absorbing a significant amount of goods to help boost those economies and counter the spread of communism. This strategy involved encouraging and accepting imports to stimulate economic growth in East Asia, thereby strengthening these countries against communist influences.

In the Attempt to Boost East Asian Economies and Thwart