US Trade Deficit Widens Amid Export Decline and Tariff Impact

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US Trade Deficit Widens Amid Export Decline and Tariff Impact
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The US merchandise trade deficit widened unexpectedly in May due to a 5.2% drop in exports, the largest since the pandemic's start, while imports remained stable, potentially reducing trade's positive contribution to second-quarter GDP and reflecting ongoing impacts of tariffs and global economic shifts.

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