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US trade deficit widened in August 2026 as imports surged
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased to $105.6 billion in August, a $12.7 billion rise from July, driven by a sharp jump in imports that far outpaced export growth.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to $88.6 Billion in July 2026
The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services expanded sharply to $88.6 billion in July, a $17.4 billion increase from the revised June figure.
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Decreases in June
The U.S. goods and services deficit decreased by $4.4 billion in June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Exports and imports both saw decreases, with exports falling by $2.9 billion and imports falling by $7.3 billion.