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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
The United States trade deficit reaches a seventeen-month high in August following record import volumes despite ongoing tariffs.
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The United States trade deficit reaches a seventeen-month high in August following record import volumes despite ongoing tariffs.
The U.S. trade deficit surged to $105.6 billion in August 2026, reaching its widest point since before the implementation of Trump tariffs last year.
The U.S. trade deficit expanded in May as imports climbed to their highest level in 14 months.