trade deficit

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"These new measures will improve access to Chinese markets, closing that trade deficit and expand opportunities for African companies to prosper," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This “formula,” it was quickly discovered, actually just represented the trade deficit with each country.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The trade deficit widened by $10.5 billion in February, excluding imports and exports of gold that aren’t counted in GDP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. trade deficit increased in February, continuing a bumpy stretch for international flows of goods amid fast-changing U.S. policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The trade deficit for the entire period amounted to 580 million leva, including 530 million leva in the trade with noncommunist countries and 50 million leva in the trade with communist partners.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.