US Trade Deficit Narrows to $73.3 Billion as Imports Fall in June
The US trade deficit contracted to $73.3 billion in June, representing a 5.6% monthly decline as import activity decreased for the first time since the beginning of the year. While both imports and exports declined, imports fell more sharply at 1.8% compared to exports' 0.9% drop, driving the overall improvement in the trade balance.
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US Trade Deficit Narrows to $73.3 Billion as Imports Fall in June
The US trade deficit contracted to $73.3 billion in June, representing a 5.6% monthly decline as import activity decreased for the first time since the beginning of the year. While both imports and exports declined, imports fell more sharply at 1.8% compared to exports' 0.9% drop, driving the overall improvement in the trade balance.
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