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business1 month ago

July 2026 US trade gap widens as imports outpace exports

In July 2026, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $88.6 billion as imports rose and exports fell (exports $310.7B, imports $399.3B; goods deficit $119.6B; services surplus $31.0B). Exports fell by $6.6B from June and imports rose by $10.8B. Year-to-date, the deficit declined 29.6% versus 2025, with revisions to January–June 2026 data and a three-month moving average showing an $78.5B deficit. The release includes country and commodity detail and notes adjustments for gold and other items; next release is October 6, 2026.

economy4 months ago

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.