Import prices in the U.S. fell in line with economist estimates in the month of April, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday.
The report said imports prices fell by 0.5 percent in April following a revised 0.2 percent drop in March. Economists had expected import prices to match the 0.5 percent decrease originally reported for the previous month.
At the same time, the Labor Department said export prices slid 0.7 percent in April compared to a revised 0.5 percent decrease in March. Export prices had been expected to edge down by 0.1 percent.
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