Macro Finance
US Trade Gap Widens to $105.6 Billion as Imports Hit Record
Bloomberg Markets·October 6, 2026·1 min read
The US trade deficit widened sharply in August to its largest since early 2025, reaching $105.6 billion, as a surge in inbound shipments of capital goods pushed imports to a record. The data highlights strong domestic demand and potential tariff impacts, with the gap growing from the previous month.
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