A trade deficit is when a country imports more goods and services than it exports. Thus, the country’s import expenses outweigh its export earnings.
For example, if a country imports $50 million worth of goods and services but only exports $25 million worth of goods and services, the trade deficit is $25 million.
Differences in prices and government policies are significant causes of trade deficits.
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