Why imports are deducted from the gde?

Imports are deducted from Gross Domestic Expenditure (GDE) because GDE measures the total spending on goods and services within a country. Including imports would inflate this measure, as it would account for spending on foreign-produced goods that do not contribute to the domestic economy. By subtracting imports, GDE more accurately reflects the domestic economic activity and consumption. This adjustment ensures that the measure focuses solely on the value of goods and services produced and consumed within the country.