trade deficit
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The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply crunch following war in the Middle East.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
That yielded an April trade deficit of $55.9 billion, down about 1.2% versus the March level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He later told reporters that 29 million jobs were "at very high risk in the coming months due to the trade deficit", citing the European Central Bank.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The US goods trade deficit with India was $58.2bn in 2025, a 27.1% increase over 2024.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The merchandise trade deficit reached a record $847 billion in 2007.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
