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Definition of

balance of trade

International Trade

gap between imports and exports the difference between a country's imports and exports of goods and services.

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Definitions of ’balance of trade’ and meaning of ’balance of trade’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’balance of trade’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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