Over the last two decades the surplus on U.S. services trade has typically been ________ the deficit on U.S. goods trade.
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A surplus in trade occurs when a country exports more goods or services than it imports, resulting in a positive balance. A deficit in trade occurs when a country imports more goods or services than it exports, resulting in a negative balance. Show more…
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