While Canada has tended to run trade surpluses,the United Stated has historically run large _________,raising concerns in some quarters that this will eventually lead to a ________ of the U.S.dollar.

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The first part of the sentence states that Canada has tended to run trade surpluses, indicating that they are exporting more than they are importing. In contrast, the United States has historically run large trade deficits, indicating that they are importing more than they are exporting. This has raised concerns in some quarters that this will eventually lead to a weakening of the U.S. dollar, as there will be greater demand for foreign currencies to pay for the imported goods. Therefore, the best choice is A) trade deficits; weakening.

While Canada Has Tended to Run Trade Surpluses,the United Stated