How do net exports impact the current account balance, and what does a negative net export value indicate?

• A. Net exports contribute to the capital account balance; a negative value indicates a trade deficit.
• B. Net exports contribute to the financial account balance; a negative value indicates a trade surplus.
• C. Net exports do not affect the current account balance; a negative value indicates a trade surplus.
• D. Net exports contribute to the current account balance; a negative value indicates a trade deficit.

Answer: (D)