The current account trade balance + the capital account trade balance =
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A. B. C. D. E. F.Explanation
By accounting identity, the capital account and current account must balance to zero. If there is a deficit in one, there must be a surplus in the other. This is one reason why if a nation has a government budget deficit, which amounts to negative domestic investment, the shortfall could be made up by foreigners, causing a capital account surplus. Conversely there must be a current account deficit in such a situation. This is one reason why budget deficits and trade deficits are linked.
Note that the term "trade balance" usually refers to the current account.