Economy Nov 19 U.S. trade deficit dropped nearly 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Feb 07 WATCH: Trump talks trade with Japan’s prime minister President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting. By Aamer Madhani, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Economy May 04 U.S. trade deficit hit record $74.4 billion in March The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Sep 03 U.S. trade deficit surged in July to highest in 12 years The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Feb 05 U.S. trade deficit falls for 1st time in 6 years The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the gap between what the United States sells and what it buys abroad fell 1.7% last year to $616.8 billion. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
May 09 U.S. trade deficit edges up to $50 billion in March By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The U.S. trade deficit increased slightly in March, even though the deficit with China fell to the lowest point in five years. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 3:45 Despite Trump’s tariffs, the U.S. trade deficit keeps growing The economy, and the U.S. trade deficit specifically, is a major focus of President Trump’s agenda, driving his decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. But the latest data indicates the trade gap is actually growing, to its highest level… Continue watching
Mar 06 U.S. trade deficit hits record high. Does it matter? By Josh Boak, Associated Press The government said Wednesday that the U.S. trade gap in goods and services reached $621 billion last year, its highest total since 2008. Continue reading
Dec 06 Record imports push U.S. trade deficit to $55.5 billion By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The gap between the United States sells and what it buys from foreign countries in October marked the fifth straight increase and highest since 2008. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 4:46 The argument for a U.S. trade deficit with China By Paul Solman America's growing trade deficit is one of President Trump's main arguments for imposing tariffs on China. And yet most economists would agree instead with the doctrine of trade deficits and its benefits for consumers. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. Continue watching