Statistical Office: Romania’s Trade Deficit Widens 4.9% YoY To EUR21.94B In January- August 2025

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Romania's trade balance posted a deficit of EUR21.94 billion in January-August 2025, higher by 4.9% (+EUR1.024 billion) than the level recorded in the same interval of 2024, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Friday (October 10).
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