July 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. trade deficit dropped to $43.1 billion in May, shedding 6.6 percent from April and marking its lowest level of President Donald Trump's 18 months in office.
The Commerce Department said Friday the May deficit -- the difference between what America sells and what it buys in foreign markets -- fell as exports climbed 2 percent to a record $215.3 billion. Imports were up 0.4 percent to $258.4 billion.