US Trade Deficit Sharpest Drop on Record Amid Tariff and Import Declines

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The US trade deficit significantly narrowed in April due to a sharp decline in imports amid escalated tariffs by President Trump, though the policy's future remains uncertain and economic outlooks are mixed, with some indicators showing resilience despite consumer sentiment souring.
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