New Delhi, June 21 -- India's trade deficit expanded to a sixmonth high of $15.4 billion in May, with import growth outpacing export growth following a 37% jump in gold imports. According to data released by the commerce ministry on 14 June, exports grew 3.93% in May, while imports rose 4.31%. Exports have been in low single digits in six out of the last seven months, barring March when it grew in double digits. Rising crude oil prices, amid sanctions on Iranian oil imports, could further increase imports and put pressure on India's current account deficit. China's exports in May inched up 1.1%, while imports fell 8.5%, leading to a significantly higher trade surplus of $41.65 billion than analysts projected. The escalating trade war betwee...