"Frank Dresser" wrote in message
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"mike" wrote in message
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This wouldnt be such a problem if America produced most of its own
goods. However, if the dollar slides against the chinese currency,
then it would have a noticable negative effect.

The US dollar is completely confidance backed. If that confidance
wanes, then its just a slippery slope to bankruptcy.

mike


The balance of trade would be improved if we made more stuff foreigners
would buy. We used to sell alot of tabacco overseas, but I've heard the
government is forcing down production. I was shocked to hear that we
have a negative food balance of trade. We buy alot of expensive imported
wine and cheese and winter grapes and such. So what do we export?

Our major food exports are grains and processed food products. Our imports
are mostly winter vegetables and fruits and rice, as well as specialty items
like cheeses, truffles, etc.