International Trade: The U.S. Trade Deficit--Causes and Policy Options for Solutions
NSIAD-87-135
Published: Apr 28, 1987. Publicly Released: Apr 30, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) examined the causes of the increased U.S. trade deficit; and (2) discussed ways to reduce the deficit.
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Budget deficitCompetitionEconomic policiesForeign currency exchangesForeign trade policiesGross national productIndustrial productivityInternational economic relationsRestrictive trade practicesBudget deficits