【环球财经】法国8月贸易逆差连续第三个月收窄

Core Insights - France's trade deficit narrowed for the third consecutive month in August, reaching €5.8 billion due to increased exports and stable imports [1] Trade Performance - In August, France's exports amounted to €51.8 billion, an increase of €0.3 billion from the previous month [1] - Imports remained stable at €57.6 billion [1] - The trade balance improved further with energy exports increasing and imports decreasing, leading to a reduction in the energy trade deficit by €0.2 billion, now at €3.5 billion [1] - The trade deficit for industrial products remained stable at €4.2 billion [1] - The agricultural products trade deficit has narrowed for the fourth consecutive month [1] Long-term Trends - Over the past 12 months, France's cumulative trade deficit stands at €78.5 billion, which is a decrease of €1.7 billion compared to the previous month [1] - The French customs noted a decline in the number of exporters to the U.S. in the second quarter after an increase in the first quarter, attributed to trade conflicts [1]