Brazil Trade Surplus Narrowed to $5.5 Billion in October From $6.2 Billion in September

By Jeffrey T. Lewis

SAO PAULO--Brazil's trade surplus narrowed in October as exports declined and imports increased, the economy ministry said Tuesday.

The country recorded a surplus of $5.5 billion in October, after a surplus of $6.2 billion in September. Brazilian exports fell to $17.9 billion last month, from $18.5 billion in September, while imports increased to $12.4 billion from $12.3 billion.

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