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Handelsbilanzdefizit

trade deficit

noun HAHN-dels-bih-lahns-deh-fih-tseet Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

trade balance shortfall

Usage Note

Handelsbilanzdefizit occurs when a country imports more goods than it exports. It contrasts with Germany's typical Handelsbilanzüberschuss. Persistent deficits can put pressure on a currency and attract political criticism.

Examples

"Das hohe Handelsbilanzdefizit belastet die Währungsreserven des Landes erheblich."

Natural Translation

The large trade deficit puts considerable strain on the country's foreign exchange reserves.

Literal Translation

The high trade-balance-deficit burdens the currency-reserves of-the country considerably.

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