Analyzing International Competitiveness
A government official from Country A is concerned about the nation's trade deficit. They note that while the nominal exchange rate with its main trading partner, Country B, has been stable for the past year, Country A's domestic industries are struggling to compete. During this period, Country A experienced 8% inflation, while Country B had only 1% inflation. Analyze the likely change in Country A's international competitiveness and explain the resulting pressure on its domestic industries that produce goods similar to those imported from Country B.
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