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US goods trade deficit widens

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 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.
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 exports tumble by most since 2020 as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade
US goods exports tumbled in May at their steepest rate since the coronavirus crisis in 2020, as trading partners cut back purchases of American goods in the wake of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff blitz.
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
U.S. trade deficits gets another tariff-related pop, but it's way down from a record high
An early look at U.S. trade patterns in May showed a 11% jump in the nation's trade deficit, reflecting a resumption of imports after the Trump administration lowered high tariffs on China and other countries.
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US Trade Deficit Widens to a Record on Pre-Tariff Drug Imports - MSN
The goods-trade deficit with China shrank to $24.8 billion, on a seasonally adjusted basis. On an inflation-adjusted basis, the total US merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $150.9 ...
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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 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 ...
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 ...
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Economic Buzz: US current account deficit widens 44.3% in Q1
The U.S. current-account deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries, widened by $138.2 ...
Trump’s Threat of More Tariffs Makes US Trade Partners Wary of Signing Deals
Tariff negotiations with the Trump administration are running into roadblocks, as partners including Japan, India and the ...
‘President who cried tariffs’: Markets react to Trump’s claim he’s ending trade talks with Canada
CNBC Economics Editor Jeff Cox discusses the market’s reaction to President Trump’s announcement of a potential trade deal ...