The United States experienced a recession that lasted for more than a year in the late 2000s. How did this recession most likely affect U.S. trade partners Canada and Mexico?

A Their economies were not affected by this problem.

B They had some economic decline because of lower U.S. spending.

C Their economies grew because consumers could buy U.S. products more cheaply.

D They had major economic problems because they could no longer consume the goods that they needed.

B They had some economic decline because of lower U.S. spending.