U.S. trade deficit

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Record $73.3B
The Economy

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Record $73.3B

Economists say the pace of the increase in imports is likely to slow in coming months as U.S. consumer demand cools down.
By Matthew Heller | October 5, 2021
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U.S. Trade Gap Hits 14-Year High of $68.1B
The Economy

U.S. Trade Gap Hits 14-Year High of $68.1B

Retailers pushed imports of consumer goods to a record as they stocked up for the Christmas holiday season..
By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2021
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Trade Deficit Largest Since 2008
The Economy

Trade Deficit Largest Since 2008

Gap between U.S. imports and exports likely means that U.S. GDP actually contracted in the first quarter.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 5, 2015
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