To determine which countries the United States had a trade surplus with in 2015, we need to calculate the trade surplus or deficit for each country given in the chart above. The trade surplus is calculated as the value of exports minus the value of imports. A positive result indicates a trade surplus, while a negative result indicates a trade deficit.
Let's go through the calculations step-by-step for each country:
1. Brazil:
- Exports: \[tex]$31.6 million
- Imports: \$[/tex]27.4 million
- Trade Surplus/Deficit: [tex]\( 31.6 - 27.4 = 4.2 \)[/tex] million (a positive value indicating a trade surplus)
2. Germany:
- Exports: \[tex]$49.9 million
- Imports: \$[/tex]124.1 million
- Trade Surplus/Deficit: [tex]\( 49.9 - 124.1 = -74.2 \)[/tex] million (a negative value indicating a trade deficit)
3. Russia:
- Exports: \[tex]$7.08 million
- Imports: \$[/tex]16.5 million
- Trade Surplus/Deficit: [tex]\( 7.08 - 16.5 = -9.42 \)[/tex] million (a negative value indicating a trade deficit)
Given these calculations:
- The United States had a trade surplus with Brazil (\[tex]$4.2 million).
- The United States had trade deficits with Germany (-\$[/tex]74.2 million) and Russia (-\$9.42 million).
Next, we need to check which of the listed countries had a trade surplus with the US: Japan, Australia, and Brazil.
From our list, we see that Brazil is the only country with a trade surplus.
Therefore, the answer is:
- Brazil
The United States had a trade surplus with Brazil in 2015.
