International relations affects our everday lives by influencing us through the products we buy, the ideas we value, and the well-being of our family abroad and at home. The value of the U.S. dollar is based upon economic policies the U.S. has with other nations. Therefore, if these policies are weak so is the dollar which affects our standing in the global economy. U.S. relations with foreign states affects the price of products we buy. For example, U.S. taxes on foreign products influences whether consumers spend their money on foreign or domestic products. International relations also affects the buisness industry because many companies are outsourcing jobs to other nations because their labor is cheaper.
We affect international relations through the cars we drive. By choosing to drive less fuel efficient cars, we cause the U.S. to depend more on oil producing countries. Also, the U.S. citizens can influence which type of foreign policy the U.S. promotes by voting for a particular Presidential candidate. In addition, the United States tends to have better relations with nations that hold the same values as the U.S. public and worse relations with nations that have opposing values.
Great post! Yes, choicing which type of car to drive certainly has an impact on the lives of others, not only here but abroad. Well done!