A trade deficit implies that

A$.$ the number of items exported is larger than the number of items imported.

B$.$ the number of items imported is larger than the number of items exported.

C$.$ the dollar value of exports exceeds the dollar value of imports.

D$.$ the dollar value of imports exceeds the dollar value of exports.

Generally a larger US trade deficit is accompanied by a

A$.$ decreased borrowing by the US government.

B$.$ a smaller US national debt.

C$.$ a smaller US federal government budget deficit.

D$.$ a larger US federal government budget deficit.