surplus
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Despite the start of a Sino-American trade war proper in April last year, China still managed to generate the biggest trade surplus in history.
From MarketWatch
Despite the start of a Sino-American trade war proper in April last year, China still managed to generate the biggest trade surplus in history.
From MarketWatch
Figures released Wednesday showed China’s trade surplus, the difference between its exports and imports, reached a record in 2025 at $1.19 trillion.
It also generated a surplus of more than $50 million — also a record — money that went to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
A projected 2.3 million barrels per day supply surplus and U.S. preference for strong energy supply are key factors in the oil price outlook.
From Barron's
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