trade deficit

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The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That yielded a trade deficit of $60.3 billion, versus $57.8 billion in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"These new measures will improve access to Chinese markets, closing that trade deficit and expand opportunities for African companies to prosper," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This “formula,” it was quickly discovered, actually just represented the trade deficit with each country.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 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