Economic Containment and the Cold War

Following World War II, the United States adopted several policies to contain the spread of communism, primarily focusing on countering the influence of the Soviet Union. One of the critical strategies involved establishing economic and military alliances to support nations deemed at risk of falling under communist control. A significant component of this strategy was articulated in various national security documents and speeches by prominent leaders, emphasizing the need to curb Soviet expansionism through direct and indirect means. Which of the following U.S. policies was primarily aimed at the economic containment of communism, rather than military intervention?