A debit item on the U.S. balance of payments is any transaction that

a. results in a loss by U.S. sellers.
b. results in a loss by U.S. buyers.
c. makes foreigners use up their holdings of U.S. dollars.
d. makes U.S. dollars available to foreigners.


d. makes U.S. dollars available to foreigners.

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