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What was the practical effect of the SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty?

SALT I slowed the arms race.
SALT I ended the arms race.
SALT I reduced the number of weapons.
SALT I banned nuclear arms production.

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SALT I slowed the arms race.

It froze certain categories (ceilings on ICBM/SLBM launchers and limits on ABM sites) and imposed verification measures, but it did not reduce existing arsenals, end the arms race, or ban nuclear production.