balance of trade
US /ˈbæl.əns əv treɪd/
UK /ˈbæl.əns əv treɪd/
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balanza comercial
the difference in value between a country's imports and exports over a period.
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The country is trying to improve its balance of trade by increasing exports.
El país está tratando de mejorar su balanza comercial aumentando las exportaciones.
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A negative balance of trade indicates a trade deficit.
Una balanza comercial negativa indica un déficit comercial.