Which act broadened unemployment assistance to workers who lost jobs or whose jobs were threatened because of foreign competition?

• A. Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
• B. Trade Act of 1974
• C. Job Training Partnership Act
• D. Workforce Investment Act of 1998

Answer: (B)

The question tests how government laws extend unemployment support to workers affected by foreign competition. The Trade Act of 1974 did just that by creating Trade Adjustment Assistance, which broadens eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs or see their hours cut because import competition intensifies. It also adds retraining, job-search assistance, and relocation support to help those workers transition to new employment. The other acts mainly focus on broader training programs and services rather than expanding unemployment insurance specifically for trade-impacted workers.