trade surplus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trade surplus
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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China’s trade surplus stood at $105.4 billion in May, higher than April’s $84.82 billion and the $86.8 billion projected by the economists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Imports rose 1.2 percent in April from a month earlier, and the trade surplus stood at 14.5 billion euros.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
China’s trade surplus reached $105.4 billion in May, surpassing April’s $84.82 billion and economists’ $86.8 billion projection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The country's trade surplus has been hammered, narrowing to just $89 million in April, from $3.3 billion a month before, further reducing dollar supply in the Indonesian market, Josua said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Only a fraction of the outstanding amounts could have been liquidated through Albania's trade surplus with these countries.
From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane
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