US trade deficit slips to $55.9B in April 2026 as exports rise
The U.S. goods and services deficit totaled $55.9 billion in April 2026, down from $56.6 billion in March. Exports rose 2.6% to $327.1 billion while imports increased 2.0% to $383.0 billion. The goods deficit fell to $83.7 billion and the services surplus declined to $27.8 billion. Year-to-date the deficit is about 49% lower than the same period in 2025, driven by higher exports and smaller import totals. The release includes revisions to March data and annual revisions to trade statistics, with the next update scheduled for July 7, 2026.