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Außenhandelsbilanz

trade balance

noun OW-sen-han-dels-bi-lants Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

balance of trade

Usage Note

Außenhandelsbilanz measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods. Germany consistently runs a large Außenhandelsüberschuss (trade surplus), which is sometimes criticised by trading partners.

Examples

"Deutschland weist eine positive Außenhandelsbilanz auf."

Natural Translation

Germany shows a positive trade balance.

Literal Translation

Germany indicates a positive foreign-trade-balance.

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