U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.
A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.
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A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.