All of the following are surplus items on the balance of payments accounts EXCEPT
A. U.S. residents purchases of gold from foreign residents.
B. foreign tourists spending funds in the United States.
C. sales of U.S. dollars to foreign residents.
D. exports of merchandise.
Answer: A
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