The rise in crude oil prices is having a double impact on the American trade situation.

This was the most extraordinary trade situation in the history of Humankind.

An improving trade situation and strong auto production were given credit for the increase.

Furthermore, economists noted, the nation's trade situation continues to be far out of balance.

But Fed officials have been increasingly divided over whether they can count on the trade situation to slow the economy without a rate increase.

The numbers also showed a surprisingly strong improvement in the nation's foreign trade situation.

The Democrats need to take a more pragmatic view of the lopsided trade situation.

"His situation has nothing to do with a trade situation," Cashman said.

Another important element for the competitiveness of businesses is the international trade situation.

And the recent rise in oil prices is likely to have an adverse effect on the trade situation in coming months, analysts say.