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Why was the soviet union unable to keep up with the market economies of the west

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Step-by-step explanation:

Soviets distrust grew with the US, and GB because of the growing influence of capitalism in Europe due to the US

-The US were scared communism would spread and the us would lose trade partners

-US wanted to contain communism

-Battleground in Europe due to the "Iron Curtain"

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