Wednesday, August 13, 2008

US trade deficit unexpectedly declines

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. trade deficit has gone on a diet, helped by strong exports of farm products and manufactured goods and by Americans spending less as the economy limps along.The deficit for June fell by 4.1 percent to $56.8 billion. That's the lowest level in three months and a surprise to economists who had expected an increase reflect

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