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.