If the United States donates footballs to Japan, how is the transaction recorded on the U.S. balance of payments accounts?

A. Decline in financial account balance; increase in trade balance
B. Decline in trade balance; increase in financial account balance
C. Decline in trade balance; increase in net unilateral transfers
D. Decline in net unilateral transfers; increase in trade balance


Answer: D

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