US trade deficit widens to $41.9 bn in May

The US trade deficit widened modestly in May as exports fell more than imports, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

Washington: The US trade deficit widened modestly in May as exports fell more than imports, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

The trade gap increased to $41.9 billion in May, up from a revised $40.7 billion in April that was previously reported at $40.9 billion.

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