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trade deficit

[treyd def-uh-sit] / ˈtreɪd ˌdɛf ə sɪt /
NOUN
balance of payments
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NOUN
balance of trade
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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




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