Overview
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In the 12 months to May, Brazil's trade deficit widened to $1.8 billion, as outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease curtailed its beef exports. The country's industrial production rose by 6.1% in the year to April, down from 7.7% in the year to March.
This article appeared in the Economic & financial indicators section of the print edition under the headline “Overview”
From the June 9th 2001 edition
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