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    US Trade Gap Narrows in June on Imports Pullback

    Aug. 8, 2023
    While stronger than expected consumer spending has helped to boost U.S. trade, analysts have noted that this could weaken going forward.
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    US Trade Deficit Eased From Record High in May on Fall in Imports

    July 11, 2023
    In May, the overall trade deficit fell to $69 billion, down from a revised $74.4 billion a month earlier, according to the Commerce Department.
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    Pullback in Exports Widens US Trade Gap in April

    June 7, 2023
    In April, the overall trade deficit was $74.6 billion, expanding slightly less than expected by $14 billion, according to Commerce Department data.
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    It’s Time to Stand up to China

    May 31, 2023
    Our diplomatic policies have failed, and China is the winner.
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    Biden Tax Credits, Trump Tariffs Together Boost US Manufacturing

    May 9, 2023
    Congress may not be doing much across the aisle, but separate trade policies by different administrations are having a cumulative positive effect.

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    US Expands Access to EV Subsidies in Proposed Rules

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    US, Japan Reach Deal on Critical EV Battery Minerals

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    Buyers and sellers have been anxious.