US trade deficit sinks as tariffs take a bite. See latest numbers

A new report shows a much lower U.S. trade deficit as tariffs restricted both imports and exports, but some experts say the ...

U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall

The overall trade gap plunged 39% to $29.4 billion in October, as imports fell by 3.2%, Department of Commerce figures show.

‘Buckle up!’: CNBC anchor shocked as US trade deficit plunges to lowest since 2009. How to take advantage in 2026

The U.S. has lived with a massive trade deficit for decades. But under President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, that gap is ...
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Economists surprised as US trade deficit falls to lowest since 2009

The combined movement of these figures produced a trade deficit reading that stood well below levels seen earlier in 2025 and ...

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Tariffs Reshape Trade

The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, the latest data showed.

What Drove the Sharp Drop in the U.S. Trade Deficit? Gold

The U.S. trade deficit plunged in October largely due to gold exports and lower pharmaceutical imports, suggesting a headline ...
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Trump is touting a smaller trade deficit. Economists paint a more complicated picture.

Trump promotes reduced trade deficit and tariff revenue as economic successes. Some economists argue that these indicators do not reflect overall US economic health or growth. Economists told Business ...
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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President ...