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U.S. trade deficit widens as exports hit five-and-a-half-year low

The Commerce Department said on Friday the trade gap increased 2.2 percent to $45.7 billion. December's trade deficit was revised up to $44.7 billion from the previously reported $43.4 billion. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the trade deficit widening to $44.0 billion in January.

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U.S. trade deficit widens as exports hit five-and-a-half-year low