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U.S. trade deficit contracts in June, but demand expected to drive more imports
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U.S. trade deficit shrinks in June as both imports and exports decline
LUCIA MUTIKANI
WASHINGTON
REUTERS
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
UPDATED 21 SECONDS AGO
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