Some experts believe a deficit is harmful. Some do not. The US has run a large trade deficit for many years.Do you think it is harmful...or not? What do you think the longer term consequences are? Also in 2014 the deficit was reported as a seven year low point. Why do you think that occurred? What is the likely outcome of the current 2016 "strong dollar" and an even stronger dollar after the recent "Brexit

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Some experts believe a deficit is harmful. Some do not. The US has run a large trade deficit for many years.Do you think it is harmful...or not? What do you think the longer term consequences are? Also in 2014 the deficit was reported as a seven year low point. Why do you think that occurred? What is the likely outcome of the current 2016 "strong dollar" and an even stronger dollar after the recent "Brexit
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A country is said to have a trade deficit when the value of its imports is greater than that of the value of its exports. Trade deficits can be damaging but they also bring in economic benefits.

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