Washington, Sep 2 (AP) The US trade deficit narrowed slightly to $70.1 billion in July as economic recovery overseas helped boost American exports while imports declined.

The Commerce Department reported Thursday that the trade deficit fell 4.3% in July after surging to $73.2 billion in June. The trade deficit represents the gap between what the country exports to the rest of the world and the imports it purchases from other countries.

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In July, exports jumped 1.3%, reflecting revived overseas demand, while imports edged down 0.2%. (AP)

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