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U.S. trade gap narrows sharply in February to $46 billion

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The U.S. trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in February as exports hit a record high, imports from China and other key suppliers declined and oil import volume fell to the lowest in 15 years, a government report showed on Thursday.
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US Trade Deficit Plunged To $46 Billion In February

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