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China’s imports shrink in sign downturn worsening
BEIJING — China’s imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening and the Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations of possible new […]
Port posts 15% gain in volume
Automobiles drove a banner year for the Port of Baltimore in 2011, as the port handled a record $51.4 billion in cargo, including a nation-leading total of cars and trucks. […]
U.S. trade deficit grew to 3-year high in January
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit surged in January to the widest imbalance in more than three years after imports grew faster than exports. Rising oil prices helped drive imports […]
U.S. trade deficit up to $48.8 billion in December
WASHINGTON — Monthly U.S. exports to Europe grew in December, a hopeful sign after a steep decline the previous month. But, some economists remain concerned that the region’s debt crisis […]
Trade deficit shrinks for fourth straight month
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October to its lowest point of the year after Americans bought fewer foreign cars and imported less oil. The shrinking trade gap […]
Trade deficit narrows in April to $43.7 billion
WASHINGTON — American companies sold more computers, heavy machinery and telecommunications equipment in foreign markets in April, pushing exports to a record high. Imports declined, reflecting a big drop in […]
