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US trade deficit surges in July to highest in 12 years

by AP Economics Writer
| September 5, 2020 12:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount.

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