trade deficit
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He later told reporters that 29 million jobs were "at very high risk in the coming months due to the trade deficit", citing the European Central Bank.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
U.S. negotiations with Mexico aim to reduce the trade deficit.
From Barron's • May 26, 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
That yielded a trade deficit of $60.3 billion, versus $57.8 billion in February.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The merchandise trade deficit reached a record $847 billion in 2007.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
