US: International trade deficit was $62.9 bln in Aug, down $0.9 bln from $63.9 bln in July

"The international trade deficit was $62.9 billion in August, down $0.9 billion from $63.9 billion in July," announced the U.S. Census Bureau today.

Key quotes:

• Exports of goods for August were $128.9 billion, $0.3 billion more than July exports.
• Imports of goods for August were $191.8 billion, $0.6 billion less than July imports.