Even the more measured IMF has lumped the two countries together, as the two single largest contributors to excessive current account deficits, a broader measure of international imbalances that wonks tend to watch more closely than the trade deficit in goods. Admittedly, Britain’s contribution was a lot smaller than America’s, on account of its economy being relatively puny. Next to the fiery dragon, perhaps Britain is a calmer chameleon. (Though still a lizard.)