Brazil Trade Surplus Narrowed in December to $4.78 Billion

By Jeffrey T. Lewis

SAO PAULO--Brazil's trade surplus narrowed last month as exports fell and imports increased, the economy ministry said Monday.

The country recorded a surplus of $4.78 billion in December, after a surplus of $6.68 billion in November. Brazilian exports fell to $26.65 billion last month, from $28.16 billion in November, while imports increased to $21.87 billion from $21.49 billion.

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