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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2026
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May 2026, driven by a record surge in capital goods imports.
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The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May 2026, driven by a record surge in capital goods imports.
The U.S. economy showed stronger early-year growth as the final Q1 2026 GDP estimate was revised upward to a 2.1% annual pace.