Word: equilibrium
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...martial metaphors and atmosphere of antagonism are perhaps inevitable in any situation in which interest is set against interest. But they are not appropriate to the present state of transatlantic trade, which is one of near equilibrium moving toward a modest U.S. export surplus. As recently as 1987, in the aftermath of the overvalued dollar, the U.S. ran a large deficit in trade with the Community, but once the dollar came back to earth, that deficit dwindled, just as the experts said it would. Today the E.C. is no longer a factor contributing to the U.S. trade deficit...
...being powerless victims, having to follow orders. Many of us always wavered between arrogance and submission. After the war, for instance, it was dreadful to see how eager some people were to endear themselves to the Americans. It will take a form of national psychotherapy to bring this into equilibrium...
...worries of their friendly neighbors.' " Mitterrand last week conceded "the Germans' fundamental right to self-determination." But then he quickly added, "That said, the Germans must take into consideration the engagements that bind us to each other, to European security, to the future of the Community, to European equilibrium...