trade deficitglossary / trade deficit In economics, the excess of merchandise imports over merchandise exports during a specific period. — Also termed trade gap. Cf. trade surplus under SURPLUS. 词条贡献者 译员Bernardine,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与医疗保健及生命科学有关的法律文件。