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France's trade deficit narrows to €6.1B in August as imports fall faster than exports
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Seeking Alpha reports: France’s trade deficit improved by €0.5B to €6.1B in August 2026, as imports fell more sharply than exports. Imports declined by €0.9B, led by lower supplies of transport equipment and natural hydrocarbons. Exports fell by €0.4B, mainly due to reduced transport equipment deliveries, particularly aircraft shipments to the Near and Middle East. The trade balance improved with the EU, non-EU Europe and the Americas, including a boost from higher shipments to the U.S. The…