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A widespread decline in trade causes it (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recession

(Other definitions for recession that I've seen before include "Slump" , "Widespread decline in employment and trade" , "Down-turn" , "Decline in economic activity and prosperity" , "falling back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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