trade deficit

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Spain's own trade deficit with China, Sanchez added, accounts for 74 percent of the European country's total deficit.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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 Chinese share of American imports drops to the lowest level since 2001, but overall U.S. goods trade deficit rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

However, a widening trade deficit and higher inflation are emerging risks to the economy.

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