Press Release: October trade deficit rose 17%, government report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paola Masman, Media Director 202-688-5145 ext 2, [email protected] Washington ~ The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released a report yesterday showing that the US goods and services deficit rose by nearly 17% compared to September. “America continues to lose in trade agreements and the World Trade Organization (WTO) system,” said Michael Stumo, CEO of…