To narrow the U.S. trade and current account deficits, the Trump administration has said it would take the external route—using tariffs as leverage to narrow the deficits with the Chinese and other trading partners. … READ MORE >
U.S. trade deficit
Morning market minute: The contradictions at the heart of U.S. economic policy
The Trump administration’s policies will cause the trade and current account deficits to widen, not narrow. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: U.S. trade deficit nears $90 billion, a record
The United States trade deficit reached a record high in January as strong domestic demand continued to push imports higher, especially oil, while exports were dampened by the omicron surge which shut down production and limited travel. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: U.S. trade deficit widens
The U.S. trade deficit widened in December for the second straight month as domestic demand for imported goods ended the year on a strong note. … READ MORE >