单项选择题
The U.S.trade gap widened in May as higher oil prices and a rising tide of Chinese goods pushed imports to a record,overshadowing a strong export performance,a government report showed on Thursday.
A separate report showed the number of Americans applying for first-time jobless benefits fell more than expected last week,suggesting continued labor market strength.The May trade deficit widened to $60billion from $58.7billion in April,as imports grew 2.3percent to $192.1billion,the Commerce Department said.
Exports rose 2.2percent to an all-time high of $132billion,led by robust shipments of aircraft and other capital goods and record consumer goods exports,giving both the Bush administration and manufacturers something to cheer about.
A.$60 billion.
B.$ 58.7 billion.
C.$192.1 billion.
D.$132 billion.