trade deficit

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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The measure aims to narrow India’s widening trade deficit, caused by high energy prices and sustained capital outflows, according to an analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

U.S. imports rose faster than exports in March, pushing up the U.S. trade deficit, according to data published by the Commerce Department Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In March, the trade deficit in the world's biggest economy widened 4.4 percent to $60.3 billion, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In economic exchanges between the two countries Romania has had a continuous balance of trade deficit, a situation that both countries were attempting to correct.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.