The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $61.6 billion in April, signaling a shift in imports and exports. But everyday Americans are still grappling with higher costs, driven in part by President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Despite fewer imports, the decline may reflect reduced purchasing power rather than domestic economic strength.

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