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The US trade data deficit is a key economic indicator for the country. The US is the largest exporter of goods in the world. To compare the values of imports and exports across time can be a bit confusing. The gross domestic product data from the US government are very useful tools to understand the balance of payments. For instance, if you want to know the value of imports, it is easier to find out the net deficit and compare it against the gross domestic product growth.