+A **trade deficit** occurs when a nation's [Imports](/wiki/imports) exceed its [Exports](/wiki/exports) over a specific timeframe. This economic imbalance signifies more goods and services entering a country than departing, leading to a net financial outflow.
+## See also
+- [Trade Balance](/wiki/trade_balance)
+- [Economy](/wiki/economy)
+- [Currency](/wiki/currency)