trade balance

noun

1. balance of trade.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trade balance¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Over the greater part of the world the rate of exchange on London is an indication simply of the trade balance.

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There is no great excess of trade balance at any season in favour of Germany or France and against England.

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The trade balance inclined to the disadvantage of Norway whose sole article of export at that time was dried fish.

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Gradually most of the Hispanic countries came to show a favorable trade balance.

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A breakdown of the trade balance by all four trading areas was available only for the 1965-70 period.

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Related Words

• balance of payments