WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US trade deficit expanded slightly less than analysts expected in April, to the widest since late 2022, as imports rose more quickly than exports, according to government data released on Thursday.

The overall gap was $74.6 billion, growing from March's revised $68.6 billion figure, said the Commerce Department.

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