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Trump wants to reduce the trade deficit. Here's why that matters.

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The US trade deficit hit $918.4 billion in 2024 , a 17% increase from 2023 .

There hasn't been a trade surplus in the United States since 1975 .

Tackling trade imbalances will likely be a key part of President Donald Trump 's second -term agenda.

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78

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76

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49

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formal

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English

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40

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