U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows in Q3 2025, BEA Reports

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Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)
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BEA data show the U.S. current‑account deficit narrowed to $226.4 billion in Q3 2025 (about 2.9% of GDP) as primary‑income moved into a surplus, the services surplus widened, and the goods deficit eased. Exports rose to about $1.30 trillion while imports reached $1.53 trillion. Net financial‑account transactions were −$409.9 billion, with sizable increases in assets and liabilities to foreign residents. BEA also announced a March 2026 switch to a single combined release for international transactions and investment position data, with tables accessible via an Interactive Data Application; next releases are scheduled for March 25, 2026 and later in 2026.

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