Which of the following factors has helped maintain the large U.S. trade deficits over the years?

A) a decline in investment
B) capital and financial account surpluses
C) a decrease in economic growth
D) an increase in U.S. net exports

Trade Deficits

An economic measure where a country's imports exceed its exports over a certain period, indicating an outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.

Capital and Financial Account

Components of a country's balance of payments, recording the transactions of assets and liabilities, such as direct investments, portfolio investments, and other investments across borders.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus the value of its total imports, indicating the balance of trade.