Thursday, February 19, 2026

US Trade Deficit in 2025

In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/business/economy/imports-tariffs-trade-deficit.html
The trade deficit remained historically large last year, new data showed, as President Trump’s steep tariffs scrambled trade but did not halt it.
 
America Imported a Record Amount Last Year Despite Seismic Trade Policy Changes
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/u-s-trade-deficit-grew-in-december-da4afda5