trade deficit

Example Sentences

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U.S. negotiations with Mexico aim to reduce the trade deficit.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Kenya Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said at a Nairobi business forum in March that the zero-tariff agreement gives Kenya an opportunity to reduce its trade deficit with China, which stands at some $4 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The US goods trade deficit with India was $58.2bn in 2025, a 27.1% increase over 2024.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

This widened Canada’s merchandise trade deficit to about C$6.5 billion in the first quarter from C$4.2 billion the quarter before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

However, a widening trade deficit and higher inflation are emerging risks to the economy.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency