trade deficit

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When President Trump meets his counterparts at next week’s G-7 summit in France, one of his favorite topics will be on the agenda: the massive U.S. trade deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply crunch following war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The US goods trade deficit with India was $58.2bn in 2025, a 27.1% increase over 2024.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It’s why U.S. imports rose so much in the first quarter, causing the trade deficit to widen, and why Taiwan’s trade surplus has reached an almost unthinkable 24% of GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Robust growth in non-traditional exports have offset declines   in the maquila exports, while remittances and external aid offset   the trade deficit from high oil prices and strong import demand for   consumer and intermediate goods.

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