By Robert Hughes
The U.S. trade deficit decreased slightly in November, falling to $49.3 billion. The narrower deficit reflects a smaller deficit for trade in goods ($71.6 billion deficit vs. $78.3 billion in October) and a smaller surplus in services ($22.3 billion versus $22.6 billion in October).
Exports of goods and services fell to $209.9 billion, with goods exports falling to $140.3 billion from $141.5 billion and services exports dropping to $69.5 billion from $69.7 billion in the prior month. Imports of goods and services fell to $259.2 billion, with goods imports dropping to $211.9