deficit

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But he warned that the deficit widened when petroleum products were excluded.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That yielded an April trade deficit of $55.9 billion, down about 1.2% versus the March level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"Should we get a resolution that leads to a recovery in oil and gas supply then the US trade deficit will quickly deteriorate once again," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

USC rallied from a 5-2 deficit, earning a 9-5 win over host North Carolina during Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

For her, like Dr. Gazzaley, the applications are potentially widespread—someday we may be able to treat attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, and attention-related memory loss without drugs, which can have side effects.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel