trade deficit

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The trade deficit widened by $10.5 billion in February, excluding imports and exports of gold that aren’t counted in GDP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. goods trade deficit with China shrank 32% to $202 billion last year, Census Bureau data show, the narrowest since 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Beyond that, it’s hard to say what will happen to the trade deficit this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

A retreat in Canadian exports of autos, gold and aircraft to start the year drove the country’s trade deficit with the world to its widest level in five months in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The trade deficit has expanded sharply as a result   of high oil prices and imports of construction material.

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