NYTIMES (Ana Swanson) - U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in May on Record Goods Imports
Imports of foreign goods hit a record high in the month, pushing the trade deficit to its highest level in over a year.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - US trade deficit, tariff impacts on consumers & affordability: Latest updates | Backscroll
The U.S. trade deficit nearly doubles despite tariffs, as former President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada and weighs trade leverage in Greenland discussions. Lawmakers and analysts debate the economic impact, while a soybean farmer says he lost about half his crop amid tariff fallout.
NYTIMES (Ana Swanson and Ben Casselman) - U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.
JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Trump says US trade deficit decreased by 78% due to tariffs
"THE UNITED STATES TRADE DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 78% BECAUSE OF THE TARIFFS BEING CHARGED TO OTHER COMPANIES AND COUNTRIES," President Trump said
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump admin notches Taiwan trade deal: USTR
While Taiwan will eliminate nearly all of its tariffs on American imports, the U.S. will lower its tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%.
NYTIMES (Ana Swanson) - U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
AI:The U.S. trade deficit and import levels saw a significant rebound in November following a period of contraction, according to new data highlighting increased market volatility. While some observers attempt to frame these fluctuations as mere statistical shifts, the widening deficit follows recent aggressive tariff implementations designed to restructure national trade priorities. This surge in imports underscores the ongoing geopolitical struggle and the complexities of navigating global markets as the administration continues its efforts to address long-standing trade imbalances.Open