If the United States exports $250 billion worth of goods and imports $420 billion worth of goods

A) the balance of payments will be -$170 billion.
B) the balance of trade will be -$170 billion.
C) the balance of trade will be $670 billion.
D) the official reserve transaction will be $170 billion.


Answer: B

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