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Booming exports have pushed Brazil's trade surplus to a new monthly record, hitting $3.88 billion for April.
Manufactured goods and commodities are two of the leading export sectors. In particular, electrical goods were up 224 percent while iron ore was up 175 percent from a year earlier.
Nonetheless, Brazil's strong currency is starting to hurt some exports, including autos and footwear. The real, Brazil's currency, is trading at its highest level against the U.S. dollar since May 2002.
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