21.   That will require forbearance in the United States, which will see its exports to the region fall and imports rise.

22.   The API report also showed that U.S. imports from Europe rose, indicating demand there has also cooled.

23.   The big concession to the managed traders is to consider the agreement successful only if imports rise.

24.   The deficit came as exports fell and imports rose sharply.

25.   The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services unexpectedly widened in January as commercial aircraft exports plunged and oil imports rose.

26.   To be sure, with U.S. crude prices soaring faster than prices in London and around the world, imports could rise, traders said.

27.   Though European oil imports have risen in recent years, both individuals and companies have invested heavily in ways to reduce energy consumption.

28.   U.S. exports, whose growth has sputtered since early spring, declined, while imports rose, fueled by the strength of the domestic economy.

29.   Typically, imports rise in the final months of the year as the Christmas season approaches.

30.   U.S. bonds fell after the government said the trade deficit narrowed more than expected as exports and imports rose to records.