U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows by Record Amount as Imports Decline and Exports Rise
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The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services narrowed sharply in April, falling to $61.6 billion from $138.3 billion in March—the largest monthly improvement on record—driven by a steep drop in imports and continued strength in American exports.
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