The trade deficit narrowed in June to $27 billion compared to $33.2 billion in June 2008.
Exports of goods and services were down $35.8 billion, or 22 percent, while imports fell $69 billion, or 31 percent, from a year ago as consumer spending shrank. In June exports increased $2.4 billion from the previous month to $125.8 billion and imports climbed $3.5 billion to $149.3 billion.
Goods that experienced an increase in exports included industrial supplies and materials, capital goods and food, feed and beverages. Services that helped boost export numbers included freight transportation and port activity.
