U.S. Trade Deficit Declines to Two-Year Low Amid Tariff Impact
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The US trade deficit decreased in June to its lowest in nearly two years, driven by a significant drop in imports, especially from China, which also saw its trade gap with the US shrink dramatically. This reduction contributed to a positive second-quarter GDP growth, amid ongoing trade negotiations and tariff increases under the Trump administration.
- U.S. trade deficit hits a nearly 2-year low in June; China gap plunges CNBC
- U.S. Imports Slid in June on Higher Tariffs The New York Times
- US trade deficit shrinks as import rush subsides Semafor
- US trade gap skids to 2-year low; tariffs exert pressure on service sector Reuters
- U.S. trade deficit with China tumbles as Trump’s tariffs take off Quartz
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