trade deficit

/ˈtreɪd ˌdɛfəsət/
/treɪd ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
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Definitions of trade deficit
  1. noun
    an excess of imports over exports
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    type of:
    deficit
    an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
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