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U.S. Economy Posts Smallest Annual Gain Since 2016

U.S. Economy Posts Smallest Annual Gain Since 2016

“Certainly, the economy isn’t firing on all cylinders, but it also doesn’t appear to be at risk of stalling out either.”

By Matthew Heller | January 30, 2020

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

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

U.S. Trade Gap Rises 12.1% in 2017

U.S. Trade Gap Rises 12.1% in 2017

The December deficit was the largest since 2008 as robust domestic demand pushed imports to a record high of $256.5 billion.

By Matthew Heller | February 7, 2018

U.S. GDP Growth Falls Back to 2.6% for Q4

U.S. GDP Growth Falls Back to 2.6% for Q4

The economy fell short of a third straight quarter of growth of 3% or more, in part because of a 13.9% surge in imports.

By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2018

ITC Backs Crackdown on Solar Panel Imports

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ITC Backs Crackdown on Solar Panel Imports

The commission recommends tariffs as high as 35% on low-cost imports, siding with solar manufacturers against the installation industry.

By Matthew Heller | November 1, 2017

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. 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