The U.S. Census Bureau released its Merchandise Trade data numbers on June 9th for April 2011. The Merchandise Trade balance narrowed from a deficit of $54.9 billion in March to a deficit of $54.3 billion in April.

Below is an in-depth breakdown of the U.S. Census Merchandise Trade data. This month we have highlighted 3 interesting items that we found while looking at April's data; here are the highlights:

1. Japan's Aftermath
2. Strong Exports
3. Weak Domestic Demand

Click here for Zepol's U.S. Census Merchandise Trade Data Update for April 2011