trade gap
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The difference in value between a country's imports and exports.
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- The trade gap widened last quarter as imports surged.
- Economists expect the trade gap to narrow next year.
- New government measures aim to reduce the trade gap.
- Our trade gap has been shrinking for three consecutive months.
- A record trade gap sent the currency lower.
- Analysts warn that a persistent trade gap could dampen growth.
- How big is your country's trade gap compared with its neighbors?
- The central bank monitors the trade gap when setting policy.
- If the trade gap keeps widening, manufacturing jobs may be at risk.
- By boosting exports, we can close the trade gap over time.