surplus

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Imports expanded 20.8% to $60.80 billion, resulting in a $26.95 billion trade surplus; vehicle and steel exports fell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

After the surplus dwindled, the legislature opted in 2024 to put a $10-billion climate bond in front of voters — $1.5 billion of which was dedicated specifically for wildfire mitigation work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“A tighter market means that prices are likely to remain volatile. A slow recovery in supply means that the oil market is unlikely to return to surplus anytime soon.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada’s current-account shortfall widened in the first quarter as the country’s direct investment income surplus shrank and record imports outpaced outbound shipments that have narrowed around oil and gas and gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Lawrence’s careful groundwork with Groves bore fruit, for the general gave freely of the army’s surplus bounty, including the radar oscillators for Alvarez and a supply of capacitors for McMillan’s synchrotron, worth $203,000.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik