Suppose the increase in tariffs on goods and services from China and European Union countries caused a capital flight of currency from the United States. Show the effects on US exports, imports, and trade balances from this capital flight (taking foreign owned assets out of the Us investment market) by foreign investors.

Suppose the increase in tariffs on goods and services from China and European Union countries caused a capital flight of currency from the United States. Show the effects on US exports, imports, and trade balances from this capital flight (taking foreign owned assets out of the Us investment market) by foreign investors.

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Chapter36: Exchange Rates And Financial Links Between Countries

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Problem 5E

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