Understanding and Addressing the US Trade Deficit

This presentation explores the economic evolution of the United States from 1950 to 2026, highlighting its transition from a creditor to debtor nation and the rise of a service-dominant economy. Strategic hypotheses examine factors influencing the trade gap, including savings trends and industrial decline. Data integrity is emphasised with mirror-analysis techniques to address gaps and assess dataset reliability. An analytical framework is proposed to evaluate reshoring trends and causal...