US Trade Deficit Widens to $105.6 Billion as Imports Hit Record
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The US trade deficit widened sharply in August to the largest since early 2025 as a surge in inbound shipments of capital goods helped push imports to a record.
This increase in the trade gap reflects ongoing trends in the economy, particularly the rising demand for imported goods.
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“The US trade deficit widened sharply in August to the largest since early 2025 as a surge in inbound shipments of capital goods helped push imports to a record.”
Bloomberg — US Trade Gap Widens to $105.6 Billion as Imports Hit Record