Trade deficit widens in March

By Anna Leah E. Gonzales

May 08, 2019 10:37 am

THE country's trade deficit widened to $3.14 billion in March from $2.34 billion a year ago as imports increased while exports contracted, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.

March's trade deficit was also higher compared to the $2.79 billion recorded in February this year.

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