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America Has A Large Trade Deficit, But Economists Aren't Too Concerned About It

A container ship waits to be unloaded at the Port of Oakland in California. President Trump says the trade deficit that the U.S. runs with other nations must be slashed for the well-being of the country. Ben Margot/AP hide caption

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America Has A Large Trade Deficit, But Economists Aren't Too Concerned About It

March 28, 2018 • President Trump says the trade deficit that the U.S. runs with other nations must be slashed for the well-being of the country. But analysts say the deficit provides other benefits to the economy.

America Has A Large Trade Deficit, But Economists Aren't Too Concerned About It

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