trade deficit

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The US goods trade deficit with India was $58.2bn in 2025, a 27.1% increase over 2024.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

For the White House, it means cheaper Japanese exports and a bigger trade deficit.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

U.S. imports rose faster than exports in March, pushing up the U.S. trade deficit, according to data published by the Commerce Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It’s why U.S. imports rose so much in the first quarter, causing the trade deficit to widen, and why Taiwan’s trade surplus has reached an almost unthinkable 24% of GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

However, a widening trade deficit and higher inflation are emerging risks to the economy.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency