The passage is an excerpt from President Bill Clinton’s State of the Union address in January 1998.
. . . As we enter the twenty-first century, the global economy requires us to seek opportunity not just at home, but in all markets of the world. We must shape this global economy, not shrink from it. In the last five years, we have led the way in opening new markets, with 240 trade agreements that remove foreign barriers to products bearing the proud stamp “Made in the U.S.A.” Today, record high exports account for fully one-third of our economic growth. I want to keep themgrowing, because that’s the way to keep America growing and to advance a safer, more stable world. . . .
a) according to Clinton, what should be the nation's attitude toward trade?
nation should be eager to seek new oppotunities with foreign companies
b)according to Clinton, waht actions have the government taken to expand global trade?
The government has had 240 trade agreements that remove foreign products bearing the proud stamp of Made is USA.
c) According to Clinton, What are the benefits of expanding trade?
IT has accounted for 1/3 of our economic growth and growing..
is this correct.? is there anything else I need to add to this..?
wrong on B. The government has had 240 trade agreements that remove foreign barriers to products bearing... make certain you know what barriers means.
c) the benefit is that it keeps the US economy growing, and leads to a safer, more stable world.
Your answers to the questions are correct based on the provided passage. However, here are a few additional points that you may consider adding for a more comprehensive answer:
a) According to Clinton, the nation should not shrink from the global economy but rather seek opportunities in all markets of the world. This suggests that the attitude towards trade should be one of openness and eagerness to engage with foreign companies.
b) In addition to the 240 trade agreements mentioned, Clinton also states that the government has been leading the way in opening new markets. This implies that the government has actively been involved in initiatives to remove barriers to trade and promote the export of American products.
c) Expanding trade, as highlighted by Clinton, brings important benefits. Apart from driving economic growth, which is indicated by the record-high exports accounting for one-third of the growth, expanding trade also contributes to keeping America growing. Furthermore, by engaging in global trade and shaping the global economy, the aim is to advance a safer and more stable world.
By incorporating these additional points, your answers will be more comprehensive and provide a well-rounded understanding of Clinton's perspective on trade.