Imports have been up 6.96 per cent to $40.54 billion
The commerce deficit in items widened to $12.62 billion in February from $10.16 billion throughout the identical interval a 12 months earlier, revised information launched by the federal government on Monday confirmed. Merchandise exports rose 0.67% in February from a 12 months earlier to $27.93 billion, whereas imports have been up 6.96% to $40.54 billion, the information confirmed