Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:26:03 GMT
U.S. trade deficit rises as exports declines
Trade deficit of the United States decreased slightly to $38.8 billion in August of this year, while a month earlier the deficit stood at $38.6 billion and was revised up. At the same time, economists expected the deficit to surge, reaching $39.5 billion. Export declined 0.1% to $189.2 billion, however, the U.S. manufacturers has exported a record high number of