trade balance

American  

noun

1. balance of trade.

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Etymology

Origin of trade balance

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

His trade balance remains heavily in surplus, despite Western sanctions.

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Today the gold standard is gone, and the trade balance affects exchange rates rather than the money supply.

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OTTAWA—Canada’s economy rebounded more strongly than expected in the third quarter, fueled by government spending and a shift in the trade balance as exports saw modest growth even as imports dropped.

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October trade balance data will be released on Thursday followed by October unemployment data Friday.

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“But we are a maritime nation. So reconnecting with our roots as a maritime nation and improving our trade balance with other nations with whom we have trade agreements is part of the strategy.”

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Related Words

• balance of payments