Question

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)
Responses

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Japan turned to foreign suppliers (notably Brazil) to make up the shortfall, which spurred rapid expansion of soybean cultivation in Brazil and contributed to deforestation and other environmental harms.