Why Does the U.S. Always Run a Trade Deficit?. Thomas Klitgaard addresses the persistent U.S. trade deficit through a macroeconomic lens, linking it to the imbalance between domestic saving and investment spending. The article highlights how the U.S. requires foreign funds to cover this gap, which aligns with trade deficits. It underscores that reducing the trade deficit would necessitate adjustments in savings and investments....

Episode ID: 1000709227464

GUID: 5118623b-3ac9-4f9d-8a0f-aab4dfb9c2e8

Release Date: 21/05/2025, 11:00:05