US Trade Deficit Dropped Sharply in April | Business Matters (June 5) / The Epoch Times

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U.S. economic indicators revealed a sharply narrowed trade deficit in April as imports fell by historically significant margins—an outcome many attribute to aggressive tariff measures. The market is abuzz with discussions on how these shifts might reshape future trade dynamics.

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