International Economic

US trade deficit widens sharply in May

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Tuesday 07 Jul 2026

(Sharecast News) - The US trade deficit widened sharply in May, according to the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, as exports fell and imports picked up.
The goods and services deficit increased to $77.6bn, up from a revised $54.6bn in April, as exports dropped 3.2% on the month to...

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