Spanish exports are on the rise; trade deficit, too
MADRID | The Corner | Spanish exports continue to grow, posting an annual rise of 2.5% in 2014, according to figures released on Wednesday, exceeding €240 billion for the first time. The country’s trade deficit currently stands at €24.5 billion, with imports rising by 8.3% year-on-year, leading to a 53.4% rise in the commercial deficit.