NEWSFLASH! The U.S. GDP is $12,000 Billion per year.
$43.5 Billion is therefor only .003625% of America's annual production.
Lets keep our eye focused on the larger side of the pie, shall we...
Lets keep our eye focused on the larger side of the pie, shall we...
You're comparing annual GDP to a monthly ballance of trade figure. Right now our annaul balance of trade deficit is approaching 6% of GDP. No country can operate with that kind of deficit for very long without serious economic consequences.