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US Trade Deficit Highest in 7 Months
The U.S. trade deficit widened to USD 54.0 billion in September 2018 from an upwardly revised USD 53.3 billion in the previous month and compared with market expectations of a USD 53.6 billion gap. It is the highest deficit in 7 months as imports rose to a record high.
Published on 2018-11-02

US Trade Deficit Jumps to 6 Month High
The U.S. trade deficit increased to a six-month high of USD35.2 billion in August as exports dropped further amid declining soybean shipments and imports hit a record high amid stronger demand for cars, industrial supplies and petroleum.
Published on 2018-10-05

US Trade Gap Rises The Most in 3 Years
The US trade deficit widened by 9.5 percent to USD 50.1 billion in July of 2018 from a downwardly revised USD 45.7 billion in the previous month and slightly below market expectations of USD 50.3 billion. It is the highest trade gap in five months as imports hit a new record high and exports of soybeans and civilian aircraft fell sharply.
Published on 2018-09-05

US Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in June
The US trade deficit widened 7.3 percent to USD 46.3 billion in June 2018 from a revised USD 43.2 billion in the previous month and below market expectations of USD 46.5 billion.
Published on 2018-08-03

US May Trade Deficit Smallest in 1-1/2 Years
The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to USD 43.1 billion in May 2018 from a revised USD 46.1 billion in the previous month and below market expectations of USD 43.7 billion. It was the smallest trade gap since October 2016.
Published on 2018-07-06

US Trade Gap at 7-Month Low
The US trade deficit narrowed to USD 46.2 billion in April of 2018 from a downwardly revised USD 47.2 billion in March, below market expectations of a USD 49 billion gap. It is the lowest trade deficit in seven months as exports hit a record high boosted by sales of industrial materials and soybeans. Imports edged down 0.2 percent.
Published on 2018-06-06

US Trade Gap Lower than Expected
The US trade deficit narrowed to USD 49 billion in March of 2018 from a slightly upwardly revised USD 57.7 billion in the previous month which was the highest since October 2008. Figures came better than market expectations of a USD 50 billion gap as exports reached a record high boosted by sales of commercial aircraft and soybeans. Also, imports fell as payments for the rights to broadcast the 2018 Winter Olympic Games faded.
Published on 2018-05-03

US Trade Gap at New 9-1/2-Year High
The US trade deficit widened to USD 57.6 billion in February 2018 from an upwardly revised USD 56.7 billion in the previous month and above market expectations of USD 56.9 billion. It is the biggest trade gap since October 2008 as both exports and imports reached a record high.
Published on 2018-04-05

US Posts Largest Trade Deficit in Over 9 Years
The US trade deficit widened sharply to USD 56.6 billion in January 2018 from a revised USD 53.9 billion in the previous month and above market expectations of USD 55.1 billion. It was the biggest trade gap since October 2008.
Published on 2018-03-07

US Trade Gap at 9-Year High
The US recorded a USD 53.1 billion trade deficit in December of 2017, following a downwardly revised 50.4 billion gap in November and compared to market expectations of a USD 52 billion shortfall. It is the highest trade gap since October of 2008 as imports reached a new high mainly due to purchases of consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, cell phones and passenger cars. Exports also touched a fresh record high although rose at a slower pace than imports.
Published on 2018-02-06

US Trade Gap Highest Since 2012
The trade deficit in the US widened to USD 50.5 billion in November of 2017 from an upwardly revised USD 48.9 billion in October. It is the biggest trade gap since January of 2012 as imports reached a record high on rising demand for consumer goods, cell phones, crude oil and semiconductors. Exports recovered form October's fall and touched a record value on higher sales of capital goods, aircraft and cars.
Published on 2018-01-05

US Trade Deficit at 9-Month High
The US trade deficit widened to USD 48.7 billion in October of 2017 from an upwardly revised USD 44.9 billion gap in September and above market expectations of USD 47.5 billion. It is the highest trade shortfall in nine months as imports jumped 1.6 percent to a record high boosted by purchases of crude oil, food, cellphones and other goods while exports were flat.
Published on 2017-12-05

US Trade Gap Slightly Higher than Expected
The trade deficit in the United States widened to USD 43.5 billion in September 2017 from an upwardly revised USD 42.8 billion in August and compared to market expectations of a USD 43.2 billion gap. Exports rose 1.1 percent to the highest since December of 2014 while imports increased at a slightly faster 1.2 percent.
Published on 2017-11-03

US August Trade Gap Lowest in 11 Months
The trade deficit in the United States narrowed to USD 42.4 billion in August 2017 from a revised USD 43.6 billion in July and below market expectations of a USD 42.7 billion gap. Exports grew 0.4 percent to the highest level in more than 2-1/2 years while imports fell 0.1 percent.
Published on 2017-10-05

US Trade Gap Lower than Expected
The trade deficit in the United States widened slightly to USD 43.7 billion in July of 2017, following a downwardly revised USD 43.5 billion gap in June. It compares with market expectations of a bigger USD 44.6 billion shortfall. Exports declined 0.3 percent and imports fell at a slower 0.2 percent. The trade gap with China reached an 11-month high and the one with the EU was the highest in 8 months.
Published on 2017-09-06

US Trade Gap Narrows to 8-Month Low
The goods and services deficit in the United States narrowed to USD 43.6 billion in June 2017 from USD 46.4 billion a month earlier and compared to market expectations of a USD 45 billion gap. It was the smallest trade deficit since October 2016, as exports increased to their highest level in 2-1/2 years.
Published on 2017-08-04

US Trade Deficit Shrinks In May
The goods and services deficit in the United States narrowed to USD 46.5 billion in May of 2017 from a USD 47.6 billion gap a month earlier and compared to market expectations of a USD 46.2 billion shortfall. Exports rose 0.4 percent to the highest value in nearly two years mainly boosted by sales of consumer goods and cell phones.
Published on 2017-07-06

US Trade Deficit Higher Than Expected In April
The goods and services deficit in the United States widened to USD 47.6 billion in April of 2017 from an upwardly revised USD 45.6 billion gap a month earlier and higher than market expectations of a USD 46.1 billion shortfall. Exports fell 0.3 percent to USD 190.98 billion, driven by lower sales of consumer goods and vehicles. Imports rose 0.8 percent to USD 238.6 billion, boosted by cellphones and capital goods.
Published on 2017-06-02

US Trade Gap Lowest In 5 Months In March
The goods and services deficit in the United States narrowed slightly to USD 43.7 billion in March of 2017 from an upwardly revised USD 43.8 billion gap a month earlier and lower than market expectations of a USD 44.5 billion shortfall. Exports declined for the first time in four months mainly due to lower sales to China and imports fell for the second straight month.
Published on 2017-05-04

US Trade Deficit Lower Than Expected
The goods and services deficit in the United States narrowed to USD 43.6 billion in February of 2017 from a downwardly revised USD 48.2 billion gap a month earlier and lower than market expectations of a USD 44.8 billion shortfall. Exports increased 0.2 percent to 2 year high, boosted by rise in shipments of cars and industrial supplies and materials while imports went down 1.8 percent.
Published on 2017-04-04

US Trade Gap Largest Since March 2012
The goods and services deficit in the United States widened to USD 48.5 billion in January of 2017 from a USD 44.3 billion gap a month earlier and in line with market expectations of a USD 48.5 billion shortfall. It is the highest deficit since March of 2012 as imports jumped 2.3 percent due to consumer goods and oil and exports rose at a slower 0.6 percent.
Published on 2017-03-07

US Trade Deficit Narrows in December
The goods and services deficit in the United States narrowed to USD 44.3 billion in December of 2016 from an upwardly revised USD 45.7 billion gap a month earlier and lower than market expectations of a USD 45 billion shortfall. Exports reached the highest in 1-1/2-years with shipments of advanced technology goods hitting a record high. Considering full 2016, the trade deficit widened 0.4 percent to a four-year high of USD 502.3 billion.
Published on 2017-02-07

US Trade Gap At 9-Month High In November
The trade gap in the United States increased by $2.9 billion to $45.2 billion in November of 2016, from a downwardly revised $42.4 billion in October and above market expectations of $42.5 billion shortfall. It was the biggest trade deficit since February. Exports fell 0.2 percent, due to lower shipments of civilian aircraft. In contrast, imports rose 1.1 percent and reached the highest level in 15 months, driven by crude oil purchases.
Published on 2017-01-27

US Trade Deficit Widens to 4-Month High in October
The trade gap in the United States increased to $42.6 billion in October of 2016, up $6.4 billion from a downwardly revised $36.2 billion in September. Exports recorded the biggest decline since January due to lower shipments of food, industrial supplies and materials, automobiles, consumer goods and soybeans while imports reached the highest in 14 months.
Published on 2016-12-06

US Trade Deficit at 1-1/2-Year Low in September
The US goods and services deficit decreased 9.9 percent mom to $36.44 billion in September of 2016, slightly lower than market expectations of a $37.8 billion gap. It was the lowest trade gap since February 2015, as imports fell by 1.3 percent to $225.6 billion to the lowest level since May while exports rose 0.5 percent mom to $189.2 billion to the highest since July of 2015.
Published on 2016-11-04

US Trade Deficit Widens in August
The US goods and services deficit increased 3 percent mom to $40.73 billion in August of 2016. Figures came slightly worse than market expectations of a $39.3 billion gap as imports jumped to the highest since September last year and exports reached the highest in 13 months.
Published on 2016-10-05

US Trade Deficit Narrows in July
The trade gap in the United States declined to USD 39.47 billion in July of 2016 from an upwardly revised USD 44.66 billion deficit in the previous month and below market expectations of a USD 42.7 billion shortfall. Imports declined 0.8 percent while exports rose 1.9 percent to the highest level since September 2015.
Published on 2016-09-02

US Trade Deficit Rises to 10-Month High in June
The trade gap in the United States widened to USD 44.5 billion in June of 2016 from a downwardly revised USD 40.96 billion deficit in the previous month. Figures came above market expectations of a USD 43.1 billion shortfall as imports rose 1.9 percent due to higher oil prices and rising domestic demand while exports edged up only 0.3 percent.
Published on 2016-08-05

US Trade Deficit at 3-Month High
The trade gap in the United States widened to USD 41.14 billion in May of 2016 from a USD 37.4 billion deficit in the previous month. Figures came worse than market expectations of a USD 40 billion shortfall as exports shrank 0.2 percent hurt by a stronger dollar and imports rose 1.6 percent due to higher oil prices.
Published on 2016-07-06

US Trade Deficit Widens in April
The US trade gap widened to USD 37.4 billion in April of 2016 from a downwardly revised USD 35.5 billion deficit in the previous month while below market expectations of USD 41.3 billion. Exports increased 1.5 percent to the largest since December last year, mainly driven by industrial supplies and materials sales. Imports rose at a faster 2.1 percent, due to higher purchases of capital goods.
Published on 2016-06-03

US Trade Deficit at 13-Month Low
The US trade gap narrowed to USD 40.44 billion in March of 2016 from a downwardly revised USD 46.96 billion deficit in the previous month and below market expectations of USD 41.5 billion. It is the smallest gap since February last year as imports hit a 5-year low. Purchases of industrial supplies and materials fell to its smallest since April 2004 and imports of petroleum were the lowest since September 2002.
Published on 2016-05-04

US Trade Deficit at 6-Month High
The US trade gap widened to USD 47.06 billion in February of 2016 from an upwardly revised USD 45.88 billion deficit in the previous month and above market expectations of USD 46.2 billion. It is the biggest gap in six months as imports rebounded and exports rose for the first time in five months.
Published on 2016-04-05

US Trade Deficit Hits 5-Month High on Falling Exports
The US trade gap widened to USD 45.68 billion in January of 2016 from an upwardly revised USD 44.7 billion deficit in the previous month and above market expectations of USD 44 billion. Exports fell the most in six months, hitting the lowest in more than 5-1/2-year low and imports came back to contraction.
Published on 2016-03-04

US Trade Deficit Widens In December
The US trade gap widened to USD 43.4 billion in December of 2015 from a downwardly revised USD 42.2 billion in the previous month and roughly in line with expectations. Exports shrank for the third straight month while imports posted the first rise in four months. Considering full 2015, the country’s trade deficit widened 4.6 percent from 2014 as exports fell more than imports.
Published on 2016-02-05

US Trade Deficit Narrows in November
The US trade gap decreased to $42.4 billion in November of 2015 from an upwardly revised $44.6 billion deficit in October, lower than market expectations. Imports fell 1.7 percent to a 9-month low, dragged down by a strong dollar and lower inventories, while exports decreased 0.9 percent to the lowest since January of 2012.
Published on 2016-01-06

US Trade Deficit Widens in October
US. trade gap declined unexpectedly to $43.9 billion in October as exports fell to a three-year low hurt by strong dollar.
Published on 2015-12-04

US Trade Deficit at 7-Month Low
The trade gap in the US narrowed to USD 40.81 billion in September, the lowest since February. Exports went up 1.6% led by artwork, antique, stamps, jewelry and capital goods while imports fell by 1.8% due to decrease in value of petroleum shipments and higher domestic oil production.
Published on 2015-11-04

US Trade Deficit Widens in August
US trade gap increased to USD 48.33 billion in August of 2015, from a slightly downwardly revised USD 41.8 billion in July, reaching the highest in five months. Exports fell nearly 2 percent to its lowest since October of 2012, dragged down by a strong dollar and weak external demand while imports rose 1.2 percent boosted by higher demand for consumer goods.
Published on 2015-10-06

US Trade Deficit at 5-Month Low
US trade gap narrowed to USD 41.86 billion in July of 2015 from an upwardly revised USD 45.21 billion in June. It is the lowest deficit since February as exports rose 0.4 percent while imports went down 1.1 percent.
Published on 2015-09-03

US Trade Deficit Widens in June
The goods and services deficit in the US was $43.8 billion in June, up $2.9 billion or 7.1 percent from $40.9 billion in May as strong dollar weighed on exports and boosted imports.
Published on 2015-08-05

US Trade Deficit Widens in May
The US trade gap increased to USD 41.9 billion in May from a downwardly revised USD 40.7 billion in April, as exports declined more than imports.
Published on 2015-07-07

US Trade Deficit Narrows in April
US trade gap was USD 40.9 billion in April, improving from a shortfall of USD 50.6 billion in March as exports rose 1 percent and imports fell 3.3 percent.
Published on 2015-06-03

US Trade Deficit at 6-1/2-Year High
The goods and services deficit widened to USD 51.4 billion in March from a revised USD 35.9 billion in February. It is the highest shortfall since October of 2008, as the end of a dispute at the West Coast ports lead to a surge in imports.
Published on 2015-05-05

US Trade Deficit Lowest Since October 2009
US trade gap narrowed 17 percent to $35.44 billion in February, from a revised $42.68 billion in January as a dispute at one of the country's main ports depressed both imports and exports..
Published on 2015-04-02

US Trade Deficit Narrows in January
US trade gap declined 8.3 percent to $41.8 billion in January, from a revised $45.6 billion in December as imports decreased more than exports.
Published on 2015-03-06

US Trade Gap Largest Since November of 2012
US trade deficit widened to $46.6 billion in December from $39.8 billion in November as exports was down 0.8 percent and imports grew 2.2 percent.
Published on 2015-02-05

US Trade Deficit at 11-Month Low
The US trade gap decreased to USD 39 billion in November of 2014 from a revised USD 42.3 billion in the previous month. It is the lowest trade deficit since December of 2013 supported by a fall in crude oil imports.
Published on 2015-01-07

US Trade Deficit Narrows in October
US trade gap narrowed by 0.4 percent to $43.4 billion from the prior month’s revised $43.6 billion as exports and imports increased.
Published on 2014-12-05

US Trade Deficit Widens in September
The US trade gap increased to USD 43.03 billion in September compared with a revised USD 39.99 billion shortfall in August, as exports decreased to a five-month low.
Published on 2014-11-04

US Trade Deficit Shrinks in August
US trade gap unexpectedly decreased in August to the lowest level in seven months as exports reached a record high.
Published on 2014-10-03

US Trade Deficit Narrows in July
US trade gap decreased for the third straight month to USD 40.55 billion in July from USD 40.8 billion in June as exports rose 0.9 percent while imports grew at a slower 0.7 percent.
Published on 2014-09-04

US Trade Deficit Narrows in June
US trade gap shrank to five-month low in June as imports dropped the most in a year and exports increased slightly.
Published on 2014-08-06

US Trade Deficit Narrows in May
US trade gap declined more than forecast in May as exports reached a record and imports decreased.
Published on 2014-07-03

US Trade Deficit Widens to 2-Year High
US trade gap increased to USD 47.2 billion in April of 2014 from a revised USD 44.2 billion in March, as imports recorded the highest value on record. Purchases of automobiles, capital goods, food and consumer goods all hit record highs in April.
Published on 2014-06-04

US Trade Deficit Narrows in March
U.S. trade gap fell 3.6 percent to $40.4 billion in March from $41.9 billion in February as exports rebounded to the second highest level on record supported by increase in shipments of gas, oil, commercial aircraft, cars and farm goods.
Published on 2014-05-06

US Trade Deficit Widens 7.7% in February
Total February exports of $190.4 billion and imports of $232.7 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $42.3 billion, up from a revised $39.3 billion in January. Exports decreased 1.1 percent over the previous month to their lowest level since September of 2013.
Published on 2014-04-03

US Trade Deficit Widens Slightly In January
Total January exports of $192.5 billion and imports of $231.6 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $39.1 billion, up from $39.0 billion in December, revised. January exports were $1.2 billion more than December exports of $191.3 billion. January imports were $1.3 billion more than December imports of $230.3 billion.
Published on 2014-03-07

US Trade Deficit Widens In December
December exports of $191.3 billion and imports of $230.0 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $38.7 billion, up from $34.6 billion in November, revised. December exports were $3.5 billion less than November exports of $194.8 billion. December imports were $0.6 billion more than November imports of $229.4 billion.
Published on 2014-02-06

US Trade Deficit Shrinks in November
U.S. trade gap fell 12.9 percent to $34.3 billion in November, the smallest in four years. Exports hit a record high of $194.9 billion and imports declined to $229 billion.
Published on 2014-01-07

US Trade Deficit Narrows in October on Record Exports
United States trade gap shrank to $40.6 billion in October of 2013, down from $43.0 billion in September. Exports increased 1.8 percent to $192.7 billion, while imports rose 0.4 percent to $233.3 billion.
Published on 2013-12-04

US Trade Deficit Widens in September
Total September exports of $188.9 billion and imports of $230.7 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $41.8 billion, up from $38.7 billion in August, revised.
Published on 2013-11-14

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly in August
Total August exports of $189.2 billion and imports of $228.0 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $38.8 billion, up from $38.6 billion in July, revised. Exports declined 0.1 percent compared to July while imports were flat.
Published on 2013-10-24

US Trade Deficit Widens in July
In July of 2013, US trade deficit increased to 39.2 billion USD, from a 3-1/2-year low in June, as exports dipped 0.6 percent and imports rose 1.6 percent.
Published on 2013-09-04

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows In June
U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June to its lowest level in more than 3-1/2 years as exports increased 2.2 percent and imports fell 2.5 percent.
Published on 2013-08-06

US Trade Deficit Widens in May
United States trade deficit grew in May, as stronger demand resulted in higher imports and sluggish growth abroad pushed exports lower.
Published on 2013-07-03

US Trade Deficit Widens in April
The U.S. trade deficit widened less than expected in April as a decrease in petroleum prices tempered the rise in imports, while exports hit a four-month high.
Published on 2013-06-04

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in March
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed for a second month in March to $38.8 billions as crude oil imports dropped to the lowest level in 17 years.
Published on 2013-05-02

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in February
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced that total February exports of $186.0 billion and imports of $228.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $43.0 billion, down from $44.5 billion in January, revised. February exports were $1.6 billion more than January exports of $184.4 billion. February imports were $0.1 billion more than January imports of $228.9 billion.
Published on 2013-04-05

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in February
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that total February exports of $186.0 billion and imports of $228.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $43.0 billion, down from $44.5 billion in January, revised. February exports were $1.6 billion more than January exports of $184.4 billion. February imports were $0.1 billion more than January imports of $228.9 billion.
Published on 2013-04-05

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in January
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced on March 7th that total January exports of $184.5 billion and imports of $228.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $44.4 billion, up from $38.1 billion in December, revised. January exports were $2.2 billion less than December exports of $186.6 billion. January imports were $4.1 billion more than December imports of $224.8 billion.
Published on 2013-03-07

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in December
Total December exports of $186.4 billion and imports of $224.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $38.5 billion, down from $48.6 billion in November, revised. December exports were $3.9 billion more than November exports of $182.5 billion. December imports were $6.2 billion less than November imports of $231.1 billion.
Published on 2013-02-08

United States Trade Deficit Widens in November
The Department of Commerce announced today that total November exports of $182.6 billion and imports of $231.3 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $48.7 billion, up from $42.1 billion in October, revised. November exports were $1.7 billion more than October exports of $180.8 billion. November imports were $8.4 billion more than October imports of $222.9 billion.
Published on 2013-01-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in October
Total October exports of $180.5 billion and imports of $222.8 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $42.2 billion, up from $40.3 billion in September, revised.
Published on 2012-12-11

U.S. Trade Defict Narrows in September
Total September exports of $187.0 billion and imports of $228.5 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $41.5 billion, down from $43.8 billion in August, revised.
Published on 2012-11-08

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in August
The United States' August exports of $181.3 billion and imports of $225.5 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $44.2 billion, up from $42.5 billion in July, revised.
Published on 2012-10-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in July
U.S. July exports of $183.3 billion and imports of $225.3 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $42.0 billion, up from $41.9 billion in June, revised. July exports were $1.9 billion less than June exports of $185.2 billion. July imports were $1.8 billion less than June imports of $227.1 billion.
Published on 2012-09-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in June
U.S June exports of $185.0 billion and imports of $227.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $42.9 billion, down from $48.0 billion in May, revised. June exports were $1.7 billion more than May exports of $183.3 billion. June imports were $3.5 billion less than May imports of $231.4 billion.
Published on 2012-08-09

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in May
U.S. May exports of $183.1 billion and imports of $231.8 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $48.7 billion, down from $50.6 billion in April, revised. May exports were $0.4 billion more than April exports of $182.7 billion. May imports were $1.6 billion less than April imports of $233.3 billion.
Published on 2012-07-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in April
U.S.exports of $182.9 billion and imports of $233.0 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $50.1 billion, down from $52.6 billion in March, revised.
Published on 2012-06-09

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in March
Total March exports of $186.8 billion and imports of $238.6 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $51.8 billion, up from $45.4 billion in February, revised. March exports were $5.3 billion more than February exports of $181.5 billion. March imports were $11.7 billion more than February imports of $226.9 billion.
Published on 2012-05-10

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in February
Total February exports of $181.2 billion and imports of $227.2 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $46.0 billion, down from $52.5 billion in January, revised. February exports were $0.2 billion more than January exports of $180.9 billion. February imports were $6.3 billion less than January imports of $233.4 billion.
Published on 2012-04-12

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in January
Total January exports of $180.8 billion and imports of $233.4 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $52.6 billion, up from $50.4 billion in December, revised. January exports were $2.6 billion more than December exports of $178.2 billion. January imports were $4.7 billion more than December imports of $228.7 billion.
Published on 2012-03-09

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in December
Total December exports of $178.8 billion and imports of $227.6 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $48.8 billion, up from $47.1 billion in November, revised.
Published on 2012-02-10

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in November
November exports of $177.8 billion and imports of $225.6 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $47.8 billion, up from $43.3 billion in October, revised.
Published on 2012-01-13

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in October
U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October to the lowest level of the year, reflecting a drop in imports.
Published on 2011-12-09

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in September
Total September exports of $180.4 billion and imports of $223.5 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $43.1 billion, down from $44.9 billion in August, revised.
Published on 2011-11-10

U.S. Trade Deficit Unchanged in August
Total August exports of $177.6 billion and imports of $223.2 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $45.6 billion, virtually unchanged from July, revised. August exports were $0.1 billion less than July exports of $177.7 billion. August imports were $0.1 billion less than July imports of $223.3 billion.
Published on 2011-10-13

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in July
The U.S. Department of Commerce, announced on September 9, that total July exports of $178.0 billion and imports of $222.8 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $44.8 billion, down from $51.6 billion in June, revised.
Published on 2011-09-08

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in June
U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased to $53.1 billion in June from $50.8 billion (revised) in May, as exports decreased more than imports.
Published on 2011-08-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in May
U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased to $50.2 billion in May from $43.6 billion (revised) in April, as imports increased and exports decreased.
Published on 2011-07-12

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in April
U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $43.7 billion in April from $46.8 billion (revised) in March, as exports increased and imports decreased.
Published on 2011-06-09

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in March
U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $48.2 billion in March from $45.4 billion (revised) in February, as imports increased more than exports.
Published on 2011-05-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in February
U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $45.8 billion in February from $47.0 billion (revised) in January, as imports dropped more than exports.
Published on 2011-04-12

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in January
U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased to $46.3 billion in January from $40.3 billion (revised) in December, as imports increased more than exports.
Published on 2011-03-10

US Trade Deficit Widens in 2010
US trade deficit increased to $497.8 billion in 2010 from $374.9 billion in 2009, as imports increased more than exports. The trade deficit increased to $40.6 billion in December 2010 from $38.3 billion (revised) in November, as imports increased more than exports.
Published on 2011-02-11

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in November
United States trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $38.3 billion in November from $38.4 billion (revised) in October, as exports increased more than imports.
Published on 2011-01-13

US Trade Deficit Shrinks in October
United States international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $38.7 billion in October from $44.6 billion (revised) in September, as exports increased and imports decreased.
Published on 2010-12-10

Trade Deficit in U.S. Shrinks as Exports Climb to Two-Year High
The U.S. trade deficit shrank more than forecast in September as exports climbed to the highest level in two years, showing a weaker dollar is helping strengthen the economic recovery.
Published on 2010-11-11

US Trade Deficit Narrows in July
The US trade deficit dropped more than expected in July as exports reached their highest level in two years, boosting hopes for the US economic recovery.
Published on 2010-09-09

US Trade Deficit Narrows in July
The US trade deficit dropped more than expected in July as exports reached their highest level in two years, boosting hopes for the US economic recovery.
Published on 2010-09-09