A resurgence in gold imports partly explains the widening of the trade deficit in July. Exports were flat, but a weaker dollar and negligible tariff retaliation abroad should support them in the coming months, while emerging trade agreements with major partners like Japan and the EU could add further upside if the initial deals are quickly formalised.
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