Question

Which statement BEST describes the trade relationship between the United States and Japan in the last decade of the 20th century?

A) There was a trade imbalance in favor of Japan.
B) There was no trade between the U.S. and Japan.
C) There was a trade imbalance in favor of the U.S.
D) There was a boycott of Japanese goods in the U.S.

Answer 1

There was an imbalance trade between Japan and the US in favor of the US.

Answer 2

A) There was a trade imbalance in favor of Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the end of the 20th century and onwards, the United States and Japan have strong and very active political, economic and military relations. The United States considers Japan as one of its closest allies and partners. Japan is one of the most pro-American nations in the world: 85% of Japanese see the United States and 87% view them favorably in 2011, 73% see Americans favorably and 69% see the United States favorably in 2013, 75% sees Americans are favorable and 57% sees the United States favorably in 2017. Most Americans generally perceive Japan positively, with 81% seeing Japan favorably in 2013, the perception more favorable to Japan in the world, after Indonesia.