11/17/2021
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"That is just horrendous compared to what we used to do."
"The notion that trade deficits are harmful or counterproductive fails to recognize that both exports and imports are beneficial."
"By restricting trade in order to reduce our trade deficit, American consumers, employers, and businesses lose out."
"I disagree with the premise that a trade deficit with another nation indicates a harmful economic relationship."