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US trade deficit contracts slightly in Sept

Washington: The US trade deficit contracted slightly in September, government data showed on Wednesday, hovering close to its widest since March 2025, driven by capital and consumer goods…

US trade deficit contracts slightly in Sept
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Washington: The US trade deficit contracted slightly in September, government data showed on Wednesday, hovering close to its widest since March 2025, driven by capital and consumer goods imports and strong exports.The trade gap in the world's largest economy decreased by 0.6 percent to $105.0 billion, according to Commerce Department data.Track US Senate Elections Result 2026 Live Updates hereThis was below the $107.7 billion projected in a consensus forecast released…

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