The December 2011 international trade deficit rose 3.7 percent from the prior month, to $48.8 billion. Exports increased 0.7 percent to $178.8 billion, and imports increased 1.3 percent, to $227.6 billion.

The 2011 international trade deficit increased 11.6 percent from 2010, to $558.0 billion. Exports rose 14.5 percent to $2,103.1 billion, and imports increased 13.8 percent to 2,661.1 billion.

Census and BEA U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services December 2011

The November 2011 international trade deficit rose 10.4 percent, to $47.8 billion. Exports declined 0.9 percent, to $177.8 billion, and imports increased 1.3 percent, to $225.6 billion

The October 2011 international trade deficit fell 1.6 percent, to $43.5 billion. Exports declined 0.8 percent, to $179.2 billion, and imports decreased 1.0 percent, to $222.6 billion.

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The September 2011 international trade deficit fell 4.0 percent, to $43.1 billion. Exports rose 1.4 percent, to $180.4 billion, and imports increased 0.3 percent, to $223.5 billion.

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The August 2011 international trade deficit was virtually unchanged at $45.6 billion. Exports fell 0.1 percent to $177.6 billion, while imports were unchanged at $223.2 billion.

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