trade deficit

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Australia recorded a goods trade deficit in March, defying expectations for a surplus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

U.S. negotiations with Mexico aim to reduce the trade deficit.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

For the White House, it means cheaper Japanese exports and a bigger trade deficit.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

This widened Canada’s merchandise trade deficit to about C$6.5 billion in the first quarter from C$4.2 billion the quarter before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The trade deficit has expanded sharply as a result   of high oil prices and imports of construction material.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency