Which of the following might you believe if you say that "it's their fault" that the United States runs a trade deficit?

A. American consumers borrow too much to buy imported goods like cars and electronics.
B. U.S. manufacturers are incompetent and unable to compete with foreign producers.
C. Other countries have used nontariff barriers to keep out U.S. exports.
D. The United States is a successful rich economy that can afford a lot of imports.


Answer: C

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