trade deficit

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Bureau of Economic Analysis data show that it actually ran a trade deficit of $27 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Key details: The U.S. trade deficit fell 25% in January, but only because the gap in December was unusually high.

From MarketWatch

OTTAWA—A retreat in Canadian exports of autos, gold and aircraft to start the year drove the country’s trade deficit with the world to its widest level in five months in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, substantial trade deficits have stabilized and persisted in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Data on jobless claims, the trade deficit and housing starts will be released at 8:30 a.m.

From MarketWatch