US: International trade deficit rose to $79.5 billion in December vs $75.3 billion expected

"The international trade deficit was $79.5 billion in December, up $9.0 billion from $70.5 billion in November," the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Wednesday.

Key takeaways from the press release

• Exports of goods for December were $135.7 billion, $4.0 billion less than November exports.
• Imports of goods for December were $215.2 billion, $5.0 billion more than November imports.