The difference between the monetary value of exports and imports of output in an economy over a certain period.
the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of merchandise; "a nation's balance of trade is favorable when its exports exceed its imports"
the difference in value over a period of time of a country''s imports and exports of merchandise; "a nation''s balance of trade is favorable when its exports exceed its imports"
the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of merchandise