WHAT IT IS
A trade surplus means a country exports more than it imports.
WHY IT MATTERS
Surpluses can strengthen the currency and build foreign reserves.
EXAMPLE
China and Germany often run large trade surpluses.
RELATED CONCEPTS
WHAT IT IS
A trade surplus means a country exports more than it imports.
WHY IT MATTERS
Surpluses can strengthen the currency and build foreign reserves.
EXAMPLE
China and Germany often run large trade surpluses.
RELATED CONCEPTS