Which of the following would not be a part of the merchandise trade balance?
A)Exports of consumer durables
B)Merchandise imports
C)International freight costs
D)Computer hardware exports
E)Sale of domestically produced cars to foreigners

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International freight costs, while a necessary expense for conducting international trade, are not considered a part of the actual merchandise being traded and therefore would not be included in the merchandise trade balance.

Which of the Following Would Not Be a Part of the Merchandise