Tag: trade deficit
U.S. trade deficit is actually a sign of strength
When President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2 – upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin...
U.S. taste for imports drives 2021 trade gap to record $859B
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $859.1 billion last year as Americans splurged on foreign-made electronics, toys and clothing...
U.S. trade deficit hits record of $80.9B in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit hit an all-time high of $80.9 billion in September as American exports fell sharply while imports,...
U.S. trade deficit hits record $73.3 billion in August
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit increased to a record $73.3 billion in August as a small gain in exports was swamped...
U.S. trade deficit hits record $75.7B in June
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit increased to a record $75.7 billion in June as a rebounding American economy sent demand for...
U.S. trade deficit hits record $74.4 billion in March
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported...
U.S. trade deficit jumps 4.8% to $71.1 billion in February
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – The United States trade deficit grew to a record $71.1 billion in February as a decline in exports more...
U.S. trade deficit jumps to $68.1B in Nov.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit jumped to $68.1 billion in November, the highest monthly deficit in 14 years, as a surge...
U.S. trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – The United States trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high the previous month as exports outpaced...
U.S. trade deficit up to $67.1B in August, 14-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit rose in August to the highest level in 14 years.
The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that the...