Which statement reflects the current U.S. stance regarding globalization?

• A. The U.S. promotes unfettered global trade regardless of domestic impact
• B. The U.S. prioritizes exporters over workers
• C. The U.S. is now focusing on protecting the rights of U.S. workers over those of exporters or consumers
• D. The U.S. has withdrawn from all international agreements

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested here is that current U.S. globalization policy has shifted toward prioritizing the rights and welfare of American workers in trade decisions. This stance recognizes that globalization brings benefits like access to many goods and new markets for exporters, but it also can have downsides for domestic workers, such as job displacement or weaker wage growth. So the policy emphasis is on ensuring that trade and globalization uphold fair labor standards, provide training and job security, and balance open markets with protections for workers. This is why the statement about focusing on protecting U.S. workers’ rights over those of exporters or consumers best reflects the contemporary approach: it centers the domestic workforce in trade policy rather than pursuing open trade without regard to its domestic impact. The other options would imply either unrestrained trade, prioritizing exporters at the expense of workers, or withdrawing from international engagement, which don’t match the current worker-centered emphasis.