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US trade deficit widens in May on weak exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as exports fell, but subsiding imports suggested trade could still lead an anticipated rebound in economic growth in the second quarter.
US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump's tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged
US Merchandise-Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Widens on Exports Drop
The US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May on the biggest drop in exports since the onset of the pandemic, while imports were little changed.
Economic Buzz: US trade deficit widens in May
A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. trade deficit widened in the month of May amid a steep drop by the value of exports.
US Trade Deficit Surges Despite Donald Trump's Tariffs
The deficit continued to widen ahead of Trump's "Liberation Day" slate of tariffs, which introduced reciprocal tariffs against dozens of U.S. trading partners. Those tariffs ranged from 10 percent to as high as 50 percent (which was applied to Lesotho).
US goods trade deficit widens in May as exports fall
The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased in May amid a decline in exports, but an ebbing inflow of imports likely positions trade to make a big contribution to gross domestic product in the second quarter.
US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widens in May
The US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May, with exports seeing their biggest drop since the onset of the pandemic, while imports we
US tariff receipts surge in Donald Trump’s trade war
Figures show record $24.2bn raised from the levies in May but highlight potential for distortion to global trade flows
Tariff turbulence: How Trump's trade moves are already squeezing U.S. households
Rising tariffs under Trump’s return spark economic uncertainty, slowing spending and raising prices as a July 9 deadline looms.
U.S. futures slide as Trump reignites tariff threats
U.S. stock futures declined on Friday following renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump. The U.S. president said that his administration will start sending out letters to trading partners on Friday,
US May trade deficit further widens as US tariffs continue to disrupt supply chains, impact economy: analysts
In May, both US imports and exports contracted, with the trade deficit widening further. Analysts said that the latest data ...
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US Goods Trade Deficit Widens in May as Exports Fall - U.S. News
The goods trade gap widened 11.1% to $96.6 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Thursday. Exports of goods dropped $9.7 billion to $179.2 billion. Goods imports were ...
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US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widens on exports drop - Moneycontrol
The US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May on the biggest drop in exports since the onset of the pandemic, while imports were little changed. The shortfall in goods trade ...
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US private sector shed jobs for first time in recent years: ADP
WASHINGTON] The US private sector unexpectedly lost jobs in June, according to data from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday (Jul 2 ...
Trump’s tax bill conflicts with Trump’s trade goals
President Donald Trump says chronic U.S. trade deficits are a national emergency. His tax bill will make them worse. The ...
Trump announces a US trade deal with Vietnam
Against a ticking clock, President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam, pulling off the administration’s third significant deal ahead of a ...
S&P 500, Nasdaq close on record high on Vietnam trade deal, tech stocks
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday, boosted by gains in technology stocks and a trade agreement ...