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United States balance of trade
Aspect of U.S. foreign trade / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The balance of trade of the United States moved into substantial deficit from the late 1990s, especially with China and other Asian countries. This has been accompanied by a relatively low savings ratio and high levels of government and corporate debt. Debate continues over the causes and impacts of this trade deficit, and the nature of any measures required in response.
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