US imports from Asia fell in February despite rising AI buildout demand
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Exports to Asia from the U.S. grew and imports declined in February compared with the month before, shrinking the trade deficit with the region. © Reuters
NEW YORK — U.S. imports from Asia fell in February despite rising demand in AI-related equipment, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.