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U.S. Adds Chinese Tech Firms to Export Blacklist

U.S. Adds Chinese Tech Firms to Export Blacklist

The Commerce Department says the companies were building supercomputers used by China for "destabilizing military modernization efforts."

By Matthew Heller | April 9, 2021

Germany’s Economy Shrinks as Exports Struggle

Germany’s Economy Shrinks as Exports Struggle

The country is feeling the effects of trade conflicts and global uncertainty.

By Lauren Muskett | August 15, 2019

U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps to Five-Month High

U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps to Five-Month High

Trade tensions between the United States and China continue to spur volatility.

By Lauren Muskett | July 3, 2019

IEA: U.S. to Drive Oil Supply Growth

IEA: U.S. to Drive Oil Supply Growth

Over the next five years, the U.S. will take aim at becoming the top oil exporter, the agency said.

By Lauren Muskett | March 11, 2019

U.S. Trade Gap Jumps 12.5% to 10-Year High

U.S. Trade Gap Jumps 12.5% to 10-Year High

President Trump's tariffs haven't closed the trade gap with China, which rose 11.6% to a record $419 billion in 2018.

By Matthew Heller | March 6, 2019

Trade Deficit Jumps to $50 Billion in July

Trade Deficit Jumps to $50 Billion in July

The 9.5% monthly increase in the nominal U.S. trade deficit was the largest in three years.

By William Sprouse | September 5, 2018

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls 15% to $49 Billion

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls 15% to $49 Billion

Despite the March decline, the U.S. is still “on track to run another large trade gap in 2018 that exceeds the deficit in the prior year."

By Matthew Heller | May 4, 2018

EU Suggests U.S. Products for Tariff Retaliation

EU Suggests U.S. Products for Tariff Retaliation

"They’re trying to wake up American legislators, who are the only ones in government who can influence the president on this issue."

By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2018

Trade Deficit Rises 9.6% to Near 5-Year High

Trade Deficit Rises 9.6% to Near 5-Year High

"Team Trump really has their work cut out for them if they are going to stick with the campaign pledge to double growth."

By Matthew Heller | March 8, 2017

Trade Gap Widens to Record $502B in 2016

Trade Gap Widens to Record $502B in 2016

The stronger dollar, larger federal budget deficits, and low national saving rates could force further widening in the trade deficit.

By Matthew Heller | February 8, 2017

U.S. Economy Grows 1.9% in Fourth Quarter

U.S. Economy Grows 1.9% in Fourth Quarter

Growth eased from 3.5% in Q3 as a sharp drop in exports offset solid consumer spending and a pickup in business investment.

By Matthew Heller | January 30, 2017

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens 5.3% in April

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens 5.3% in April

The trade gap was less than economists expected and, with exports improving, trade may contribute to GDP in the second quarter.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 6, 2016

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens 2.6% to $47B

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens 2.6% to $47B

Economists see trade subtracting at least seven-tenths of a percentage point from GDP growth in the first quarter.

By Matthew Heller | April 5, 2016

U.S. GDP Grows Just 0.2%

U.S. GDP Grows Just 0.2%

Economic growth fell precipitously in the first quarter, hurt by declines in exports and lower business investment.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 29, 2015