Glossary

What is Trade balance?

Economy

Exports minus imports. A surplus brings foreign money into the country; a deficit sends it out.

Think of it like: A shop's till: money in from sales minus money out to buy stock.
Real example: Germany and China usually run large trade surpluses; the US usually runs a deficit.
Lesson: Trade and currencies Practise it now: Headline Reflex

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