According to revised data, the Commerce Department revealed that the trade deficit rose in November to $ 78.2 billion from $ 73.6 billion in October.
Analysts' analysis had shown the deficit rising to $78 billion from $73.8 billion in October, according to preliminary data.
The rise in the trade deficit came on the back of an increase in imports by 3.4 percent to $ 351.6 billion, while the value of exports increased by 2.7 percent to $ 273.4 billion.
Source (Al-Arabiya.net Website, Edited)
