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		lotsofpulp 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why does the U.S. always run a trade deficit? What kind of force is the US using to force oil sellers to only accept USD (assuming they only accept USD). Are Canada and Russia and Iran only accept USD for their oil sales? https://www.investopedia.com/articles/company-insights/08231...

foobarian 9 months ago [–]

> What kind of force is the US using to force oil sellers to only accept USD

Ask Saddam Hussein, Hugo Chavez, or Muammar Gaddafi

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