The US trade deficit rose in August by 3.3% to 40.7 billion dollars, while the market forecast stood at a deficit of 39 billion.
The US exports rose in Augst by 0.8% to 187.9 billion dollars, the highest level since July 2015.
Imports increased by 1.2% to 228.6 billion, the highest level in 11 months.
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