Although the federal deficit grew to incredible proportions during the
Reagan years, America enjoyed a position of power in international affairs, enjoying a period of consistent trade surpluses.

Question

Although the federal deficit grew to incredible proportions during the
 Reagan years, America enjoyed a position of power in international affairs, enjoying a period of consistent trade surpluses.

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During the Reagan years, America experienced growing trade deficits, not surpluses, as imports exceeded exports, particularly with the rise of competition from Japan and other countries.

Although the Federal Deficit Grew to Incredible Proportions During the