The sharp widening in the trade deficit to $80.9bn in September, from $72.8bn, should soon start to reverse as oil exports recover from the disruption caused by Hurricane Ida. But ongoing global supply chain problems are likely to keep goods trade in both directions subdued over the coming months.
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