What is a trade deficit?

A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.

This means it is buying more from other countries than it is selling to them.

For example, if the United States imports a lot of electronics from other countries but doesn’t export as many goods in return, it has a trade deficit.

While trade deficits can indicate a strong demand for foreign goods, they can also lead to increased debt to foreign countries.

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