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US Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in July Amid Surge in Imports

The United States recorded a 24.4 percent increase in its monthly trade deficit, reaching $88.6 billion as domestic demand drove a sharp rise in imports. The widening gap highlights ongoing imbalances between American consumption patterns and export capacity.

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