In Recent Years, What Has Been the Status of the U.S

question 82

Multiple Choice

In recent years, what has been the status of the U.S. trade balance?

• A) a record-setting surplus
• B) a record-setting deficit
• C) roughly equal
• D) equalized through government bailouts

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