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Do trade deficits matter?

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The Economic Interplay of Trade Balances and Foreign Investment

This chapter explores how trade balances affect the flow of U.S. dollars abroad and their reinvestment in American assets. It analyzes the implications of foreign investments for the U.S. economy and addresses the complex relationship between national debt and global market interactions.

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