The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in August, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, rising 13.7% from July to $105.6 billion—the largest deficit since March 2025. Why it matters: The widening wasn’t caused by collapsing ...
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed modestly in June, though the improvement fell just short of economists’ expectations as both imports and exports declined. Why it matters: A shrinking trade deficit can signal slower economic activity, which, if sustained, could strengthen ...