The EBSCO article “The Two Prices of Soy” discusses Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan. Interpret which of the following describes the impact of Nixon’s decision.(1 point)

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Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan has caused the U.S.’s soy business to prosper.
Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan has caused the U.S.’s soy business to prosper.

Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan has caused environmental damage to Brazil’s agriculture.
Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan has caused environmental damage to Brazil’s agriculture.

Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan caused Japan to invest in agriculture in its own country.
Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan caused Japan to invest in agriculture in its own country.

Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan has caused a major soy shortage in Japan.

Answer 1

Based on the context of Nixon's decision to stop selling soy to Japan, the most accurate response is:

Nixon’s decision to stop selling soy to Japan caused Japan to invest in agriculture in its own country.

This reflects the broader implications of the decision, as Japan would have needed to adapt to the loss of a major soy source by developing its own agricultural capabilities.