trade deficit

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U.S. imports rose faster than exports in March, pushing up the U.S. trade deficit, according to data published by the Commerce Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In March, the trade deficit in the world's biggest economy widened 4.4 percent to $60.3 billion, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"These new measures will improve access to Chinese markets, closing that trade deficit and expand opportunities for African companies to prosper," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The economy is bolstered by annual remittances from abroad of $600-$800 million, mostly from Albanians residing in Greece and Italy; this helps offset the towering trade deficit.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency