(CercleFinance.com) – The trade deficit of the United States widened in May, the rise in imports of petroleum products – whose prices are rising – having increased the country’s energy bill.
According to figures released by the Commerce Department on Friday, the trade deficit increased by $ 2.2 billion to $ 71.2 billion in May, from $ 69.1 billion in April.
Economists had forecast an amount of $ 71.3 billion.
The deficit for May has been revised upwards from $ 68.9 billion in first estimate to $ 69.1 billion.
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