imageEconomic Indicators8 hours ago (Jul 01, 2020 02:30PM ET)

(C) Reuters. Cranes are seen in the distance during a workers’ strike at Latin America’s biggest container port in Santos

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil posted a trade surplus of $7.5 billion in June, official data showed on Wednesday, more than the median consensus forecast in a Reuters poll of economists of a $6.95 billion surplus and up sharply from a $5.4 billion surplus a year ago.

Exports totaled $17.9 billion and imports were $10.4 billion, the Economy Ministry said, adding the accumulated January-June surplus of $23 billion was 10% smaller than the same period last year.

Brazil posts $7.5 billion trade surplus in June: Economy Ministry

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