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FYI: The U.S. trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly 6-1/2 years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held down by a labor dispute at key West Coast ports, suggesting the economy contracted in the first quarter. Regards, Ted http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/05/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0NQ17O20150505