21.   The broadest measure of U.S. trade improved during the first quarter even as the merchandise trade deficit widened, the Commerce Department said.

22.   The decline came after new data showed that the U.S. trade deficit had widened to what economists said was a worrisome level.

23.   The dollar surrendered its support of European equity markets in afternoon trading after the U.S. government reported that the trade deficit widened more than expected in July.

24.   The dollar erased part of a loss it made against the yen yesterday after the U.S. said its trade deficit widened in July.

25.   The dollar tumbled against the deutsche mark after economic reports suggested that another German interest rate cut is unlikely, and as the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened.

26.   The dollar posted its biggest one-day loss in three months against the yen after the U.S. government said the trade deficit widened in July.

27.   The trade deficit widened more than expected.

28.   The softness hit home last month as US exports fell and the trade deficit widened.

29.   The U.S. trade deficit would likely widen as well.

30.   The U.S. trade deficit widened unexpectedly in August as imports set a record, led by computer parts, and Chinese-made toys and Christmas decorations.