Question

read the article. what were the goals of the national export initiative in the early 2010s? choose three correct answers.
to assist us companies with financing to support their export activities
to support the growth of exports from us cities and states
to reduce the number of us exports and focus more on domestic trade
to discourage us companies from participating in international trade
to remove trade barriers abroad and help us firms and farmers enter new markets

Explanation:

The National Export Initiative (NEI) in the early 2010s aimed to boost US exports. Let's analyze each option:

1. "to assist US companies with financing to support their export activities" – NEI provided financial support and resources to help US companies export, so this is correct.
2. "to support the growth of exports from US cities and states" – The initiative focused on increasing exports at the state and local level, so this is correct.
3. "to remove trade barriers abroad and help US firms and farmers enter new markets" – Reducing foreign trade barriers to expand market access for US businesses was a goal, so this is correct.
4. "to discourage US companies from participating in international trade" – This is incorrect as NEI encouraged exports.
5. "to reduce the number of US exports and focus more on domestic trade" – NEI aimed to increase, not reduce, exports, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

• to assist US companies with financing to support their export activities
• to support the growth of exports from US cities and states
• to remove trade barriers abroad and help US firms and farmers enter new markets