Financing trade deficit

What exactly does it mean "to finance a trade deficit"?

I mean, when does a trade deficit really need to be financed? I'm asking because if a company just buys for example Chinese products, it doesn't really need to finance them if it has enough cash on hand.

Any explanation will be greatly appreciated.

 

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