The U.S. trade deficit is approaching $1 trillion, with about a quarter accounted for by trade with China and another quarter by oil imports. This is an example of the principle of __________

A) surplus of consumer goods
B) trade deficit
C) trade surplus
D) restricted free trade


Answer: B

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