Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the imports into the United States and the exports from the United States during the last 30 years?

A) No accurate data has been made available from the WTO on trade imports and exports.
B) The volume of both imports and exports has consistently decreased.
C) Imports into the United States and exports have been about equal, indicating balanced trade.
D) Exports have exceeded imports, indicating a continuing trade surplus.
E) Imports have exceeded exports, indicating a continuing trade deficit.