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A deficit leads to lower aggregate demand and therefore slower growth
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In the long run, persistent trade deficits undermine the standard of living
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Trade deficit can lead to loss of jobs in home-based industries
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Deficit countries need to import financial capital to achieve balance
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A trade deficit can lead to currency weakness and higher imported inflation
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Countries may run short of vital foreign currency reserves
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A trade deficit is a reflection of lack of price / non-price competitiveness
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Currency weakness can lead to capital flight / loss of investor confidence"
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