U.S. goods trade deficit widened unexpectedly in August as imports rose, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday. The deficit increased 11.5% m/m to $132.6bn, the largest since early 2025; the median economist forecast was $115.0bn. Data are not adjusted for inflation.

2026-09-30

U.S. goods trade deficit widened unexpectedly in August as imports rose, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday. The deficit increased 11.5% m/m to $132.6bn, the largest since early 2025; the median economist forecast was $115.0bn. Data are not adjusted for inflation.