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February 22, 2002 US trade gap shrinks for first time in six years David Teather in New York The US trade deficit declined by 7.8% last year to $346bn as the recession dampened consumers' appetite for foreign-made goods. The drop was the first in six years but the deficit was still the second highest in US history. The narrowing of the deficit came after a sharp increase during 2000 of 43.5% to $358bn. Many economists predict the deficit will continue ...... Read more on The Guardian Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail