Recession not easing, raw material imports fall

Recession not easing, raw material imports fall

Country’s trade has ground to a halt as the raw material imports fell to $5.27 billion in November, a sharp decline from $5.6 billion in the same month last year. This marks a troubling sign for the economy, as a reduction in imports is expected to fuel inflation and push up commodity prices. Economists warn that lower imports create a vicious cycle that risks worsening inflation, impacting...

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