-- The US international trade deficit widened to $60.31 billion in March from a $57.78 billion gap in February, compared with a $61.0 billion gap expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET.
Imports rose more than exports, widening the deficit.
Imports of auto supplies, consumer goods, capital goods, industrial supplies and food and beverages all increased in the month.
Exports of industrial supplies, food and beverages, auto supplies and capital goods all increased in March, while exports of consumer goods decreased.