US trade deficit widens sharply

US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly Ahead of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit hit near-record levels in late 2024 as America's trading partners prepare to navigate Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
U.S. exports of goods and services to the world also hit a record, reaching $3.2 trillion in 2024. That was driven by historic sales of U.S. services, like business and financial advising, as well as foreign spending on travel in the United States.
Record high imports sharply widen US trade deficit in December
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December as imports surged to a record high against the backdrop of tariff threats, which might have prompted businesses to rush purchases of foreign-made goods like metals and computers.
U.S. Trade Deficit Spikes To Over Two-Year High In December
A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed the U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in December, as imports
U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs
The trade deficit surged in December and the U.S. finished 2024 with the second largest gap ever, perhaps in part because some businesses sought to bring in more imports before President Trump raised tariffs.
U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit, a Trump Bugbear, Hits New Record
The U.S. trade deficit grew again at the end of last year as exports slipped, widening a gap the new administration has vowed to address. Imports increased 3.5% on the month in December, while exports fell 2.
US trade gap swells as Trump renews scrutiny of deficits
The US trade gap swelled last year to its second-largest on record, government data showed Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump's return to the White
U.S. trade deficit widens more than expected in December
The U.S.'s international trade in goods and services deficit jumped to $98.4B M/M in December, vs. slightly larger than the $96.5B shortfall expected, from $78.9B in the previous month (revised from $78.
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