The goods trade deficit in the United States widened to $105.9 billion in May 2026 from $82.2 billion in the previous month, on a seasonally adjusted basis, to mark the widest trade gap in over one year, according to revised data. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Goods Trade Balance in the United States decreased to -105892 USD Million in May from -82231 USD Million in April of 2026. Goods Trade Balance in the United States averaged -27211.92 USD Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1492.00 USD Million in June of 1975 and a record low of -158729.00 USD Million in March of 2025. This page provides - United States Goods Trade Balance- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Goods Trade Balance - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-29 12:30 PM
Goods Trade Balance Adv
Apr $-82.4B $-85.3B $-86.5B $-89.0B
2026-06-26 12:30 PM
Goods Trade Balance Adv
May $-105.8B $-83.01B $-85B $-84.0B
2026-07-28 12:30 PM
Goods Trade Balance Adv
Jun $-105.9B



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Goods Exports 208504.00 220108.00 USD Million May 2026
Goods Imports 314396.00 302339.00 USD Million May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -77.59 -54.57 USD Billion May 2026
Exports 317.68 328.19 USD Billion May 2026
Goods Trade Balance -105892.00 -82231.00 USD Million May 2026
Imports 395.26 382.76 USD Billion May 2026
Oil Exports 19089.00 17083.00 USD Million May 2026


United States Goods Trade Balance
The United States has run uninterrupted trade deficits since 1976, driven largely by robust demand for imported industrial inputs, capital goods and consumer products. In 2025, trade flows were notably influenced by the introduction of new tariffs. Imports surged to record levels in the first half of the year as firms rushed to secure goods before higher duties took effect. Later in the year, however, import growth slowed considerably, indicating that tariffs were starting to dampen demand. For the year as a whole, the US recorded a goods trade deficit of just above $1.2 trillion, little changed from 2024 but still among the largest gaps seen since 1960. The biggest bilateral deficits were with the European Union ($218.8 billion), especially Ireland and Germany, followed by China ($202.1 billion), Mexico ($196.9 billion), Vietnam ($178.2 billion), Taiwan ($146.8 billion), Thailand ($71.9 billion), Japan ($63.9 billion), India ($58.2 billion), South Korea ($56.4 billion), Canada ($46.4 billion), Switzerland ($34.3 billion) and Malaysia ($30.8 billion).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-105892.00 -82231.00 1492.00 -158729.00 1955 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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News Stream
US Goods Trade Gap Widens to 14-Month High
The goods trade deficit in the United States widened to $105.8 billion in May of 2026 from $83 billion in the previous month, on a seasonally adjusted basis, to mark the widest trade gap in over one year. It contrasted to expectations of an $85 billion gap. Imports rose by 3.6% to $313.4 billion, the highest in 14 months despite the tariffs passed by the presidential administration. Foreign purchases were higher for consumer goods (5.7% to $59.5 billion), industrial supplies (4.8% to $55.9 billion), foods, feeds, and beverages (4.3% to $18.2 billion), and other goods (11.5% to $15.4 billion). In turn, exports dropped by 5.4% to $207.7 billion, the third-highest on record, to general inflation of domestically-produced industries. Sales fell for industrial supplies (-7% to $82.7 billion) and consumer goods (-9.2% to $20.7%).
2026-06-26
US Goods Deficit Narrows in April
The US goods deficit narrowed to $82.4 billion in April 2026 from $85.3 billion in March, according to preliminary data. Exports surged 4% to a record $219.7 billion, driven by strong sales of capital goods (up 7.5%), industrial supplies (up 2.1%), and consumer goods (up 7.8%), though exports of vehicles and foods fell by 2.8% and 0.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, imports rose at a slower pace of 1.9% to $302.1 billion. Increases in capital goods (up 5.6%) and foods (up 0.3%) were partially offset by declines in industrial supplies (down 1.9%), vehicles (down 1.5%), and consumer goods (down 1.0%). For the January–April period, the goods deficit shrank sharply to $330 billion from $549 billion in the same period of 2025.
2026-05-29
US Goods Gap Widens in March
The goods deficit in the US widened to $87.9 billion in March 2026 from $83.5 billion in February and compared to forecasts of an $87 billion gap. Exports of goods rose 2.5% to a record level of $211.5 billion, led by industrial supplies, the largest category, which increased 4.9%. This was followed by gains in capital goods (0.8%), foods, feeds and beverages (7.4%), and autos (5.1%). In contrast, exports of consumer goods, which account for about 10% of total goods exports, fell 7.5%. Meanwhile, imports of goods climbed at a faster 3.3% to $299.3 billion. Purchases of capital goods, which make up roughly 40% of total imports, rose 1%. Imports also increased for consumer goods (4.2%), industrial supplies (3.2%), autos (11%), and foods, feeds and beverages (3.3%).
2026-04-29