you are currently viewing:U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in December as Imports Rise, Exports FallFebruary 20, 2026--The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday that the U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased to $70.3 billion in December 2025, up $17.3 billion from a revised $53.0 billion in November. Commodity Highlights Exports of goods decreased as industrial supplies and materials fell by $8.7 billion, driven by a $7.1 billion drop in nonmonetary gold shipments. Capital and consumer goods partly offset the decline. Imports of goods rose $10.2 billion, led by industrial supplies and materials including copper and crude oil, and by capital goods such as computer accessories and telecommunications equipment. Consumer goods imports softened, with pharmaceutical preparations down sharply. Source: wttlonline.com |
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