What connections existed between Gorbachev's desire to improve the soviet union and the soviet unions relationship to the united states?

Question

Gorbachev wanted to export manufactured goods to the United states
Gorbachev wanted to invest in a new weapons systems with the united states
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to attract American buisnesses
Their relationship had to improve for the Soviets to reduce military spending.

Was it A or B?

Answer 1

In truth, it was C. The Soviet economy was stagnated, and in a tailspin.
http://www.arcaneknowledge.org/histpoli/soviet.htm#s2

Answer 2

Thank you