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2026.07.0706:45:00UTC+00France’s Trade Deficit Widens to €6.9B in May, Deepening from April Levels

France’s trade balance deteriorated in May 2026, with the deficit widening to €6.9 billion, compared with a revised shortfall of €5.4 billion in April 2026. The latest figures, updated on 7 July 2026, point to a renewed weakening in France’s external position after an already negative reading in the previous month.

The deeper deficit suggests that imports continued to outpace exports in May, adding pressure to the country’s trade performance in the second quarter. While detailed drivers of the shift were not provided, the move from April to May marks a notable month-on-month deterioration in the trade balance that investors and policymakers will be watching as they assess the strength and competitiveness of the French economy.

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