The balance of payments has become a central issue for the United States because
A)the U.S.economy cannot grow when the balance of payments is in deficit.
B)the U.S.has run huge trade deficits in every year since 1982.
C)the U.S.never experienced a surplus in its balance of payments.
D)when the balance of payments is not balanced,society is unbalanced.
E)the U.S.once ran a large trade surplus of about $40 billion.

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The United States has consistently run large trade deficits since 1982, making the balance of payments a significant economic issue.

The Balance of Payments Has Become a Central Issue for the United