trade deficit
Definition
Excess of a nation's imports of goods (tangibles) over its export of goods during a financial year, resulting in a negative balance of trade. Opposite of trade surplus. See also balance of payments.
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trade deficit is in the Economics, Politics, & Society subject.
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