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U.S. trade gap rises to $49.4 billion in April

by AP Economics Writer
| June 4, 2020 6:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit hit the highest level in eight months in April. Exports and imports both posted record monthly drops as the coronavirus pandemic smothered America's commerce with other countries.

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