“Shortfall of exports vis-à-vis imports” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRADEGAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shortfall of exports vis-à-vis imports”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.