Economy | 11 August, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Romania's trade deficit widens during H1 2025
Romania's trade deficit widened to €16.71 billion in H1 2025, an increase of €1.61 billion (+10.7%) compared to the same period in 2024.
Romania's trade deficit widened to €16.71 billion in H1 2025, an increase of €1.61 billion (+10.7%) compared to the same period in 2024.
The United States is Romania's second-largest non-EU trading partner, after the United Kingdom.
e automotive and electronics industries are the engine of the transport of Romanian goods to Europe.
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