U.S. Trade Deficit Widens To $60.3 Billion In March, Roughly In Line With Estimates

The Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit widened in March, with imports increasing slightly more than exports, roughly in line with economist estimates. The report is a routine macro update and suggests modest external trade pressure, but it does not indicate a major surprise or immediate market shock.

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The Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit widened in March, with imports increasing slightly more than exports, roughly in line with economist estimates. The report is a routine macro update and suggests modest external trade pressure, but it does not indicate a major surprise or immediate market shock.