trade deficit
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The U.S. could run a big trade deficit in the second quarter, and large trade gaps depress GDP.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
That yielded a trade deficit of $77.6 billion versus $54.6 billion in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Should we get a resolution that leads to a recovery in oil and gas supply then the US trade deficit will quickly deteriorate once again," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The country remains dependent on external aid and remittances from Tongan communities overseas to offset its trade deficit.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
