trade surplus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trade surplus
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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As a result, Canada’s trade surplus incorporating both goods and services widened slightly to C$2.8 billion from C$2.28 billion in March.
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
The weakening, he told AFP, was fuelled by high dollar demand caused by the spike in oil prices and a narrowing trade surplus.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Imports are projected to have risen 22.5% on year, resulting in a $25.18 billion trade surplus in May, the poll showed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Canada enjoys a substantial trade surplus with its principal trading partner, the US, which absorbs about 85% of Canadian exports.
From The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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