Turkey August trade deficit widens 22.3% to $5.2 billion
Turkey’s trade deficit widened 22.3% year-on-year in August to $5.2 billion, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said. Imports rose 10.5% to $28.7 billion and exports rose 8.1% to $23.5 billion.
Turkey's trade deficit widened 22.3% year-on-year in August to reach $5.2 billion, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Thursday.Bolat said imports in August rose by 10.5% to $28.7 billion and exports rose 8.1% to $23.5 billion.Turkey's current account balance is expected to record a surplus in August…