The seasonally adjusted balance on goods increased $776m in December. • Goods credits (exports) increased $440m (1.0%) driven by Metal ores and minerals. • Goods debits (imports) decreased $336m (0.8%) driven by Other merchandise goods. {tables} {charts} Rural goods rose $174m (2.5%), driven by Other rural, up $103m (3.7%). {table} Non-rural goods rose $315m (1.0%), driven by Metal ores and minerals, up $420m (3.0%). {tables} {charts} Consumption goods rose $99m (0.8%), driven by Textiles, clothing and footwear, up $82m (4.1%). {table} Capital goods fell $243m (2.5%), driven by Capital goods n.e.s., down $224m ... (full story)