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US trade deficit passes $100B for first time since March 2025
The Hill·October 6, 2026·1 min read
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 17-month high in August, topping $100 billion for the first time since March 2025. Imports of goods and services exceeded exports by $105.6 billion, according to data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis released Tuesday. The widening gap reflects strong consumer demand and global trade dynamics.
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