Which of terms was one of the causes of the growing US trade deficit?

One of the key causes of the growing US trade deficit is the increase in consumer demand for imported goods, particularly electronics, clothing, and automobiles. As American consumers increasingly favored foreign products often due to lower prices and greater variety, imports surged. Additionally, the rise of global supply chains allowed manufacturers to outsource production, further contributing to the imbalance. This shift often resulted in a trade deficit as the value of imports outpaced exports.