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Deficit Balance Increased as Exports and Imports Decreased in October 2012



By: Lam Overall, the deficit of goods and services is up $1.9 billion from $40.3 billion in September (revised) to $42.2 billion in October. Specifically, exports decreased $6.8 billion from $187.3 billion in September (revised) to $180.5 billion in October. … Continue reading

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Record High Exports in September



By: Lam Overall, the deficit of goods and services is down from $43.8 billion (-$2.3 billion) in August (revised) to $41.5 billion in September. Specifically, exports increased from $181.4 billion (+$5.6 billion) in August (revised) to $187.0 billion in September. … Continue reading

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Imports and Exports Decrease Slightly in August



By Sean As some of our most ardent followers probably know already, we just released our August trade statistics.  The numbers indicate that the deficit in goods and services increased from $42.5 billion (revised numbers for July) to $44.2 billion … Continue reading

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July 2012 Trade Data



By Jeff For July 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services increased to $42.0 billion from $41.9 billion (revised) in June, as exports decreased more than imports.  Exports decreased to $183.3 billion and imports decreased to $225.3 billion. July … Continue reading

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May 2012 Trade Data



By John For May 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $48.7 billion from $50.6 billion (revised) in April, as imports decreased and exports increased to $231.8 billion and $183.1 billion, respectively.  May exports and imports of … Continue reading

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April 2012 Trade Data



By Janet For April 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $50.1 billion from $52.6 billion (revised) in March, as both exports and imports decreased to $182.9 billion and $233.0 billion, respectively.  Both exports and imports where … Continue reading

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Record Highs for Exports and Imports in March



by Jeff For March 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services increased to $51.8 billion from $45.4 billion (revised) in February, as both exports and imports increased to record highs of $186.8 billion and $238.6 billion, respectively.  March goods … Continue reading

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Trade Deficit Decreases in February



By Janet For February 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $46.0 billion from $52.5 billion (revised) in January, as exports increased to a record high of $181.2 billion and imports decreased to $227.2 billion.  February exports … Continue reading

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Trade Deficit Increases in January



by Joe For January 2012, the trade deficit in goods and services increased to $52.6 billion from $50.4 billion (revised) in December, as the $4.7 billion increase in imports outpaced the $2.6 billion increase in exports. January imports of $233.4 … Continue reading

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