Nov. Trade Deficit Grows

The $78 billion trade deficit may look big. But compared to what?
The trade gap signals strong demand for imports, which can be a good sign for the economy. Also, it's been fairly stable relative to GDP.
US Trade Deficit Widens on Largest Jump in Imports Since 2022
The US trade deficit widened in November, reflecting the biggest jump in imports since March 2022 as companies accelerated shipments ahead of a possible dockworkers’ strike and in anticipation of potential tariffs by the Trump administration.
US trade deficit widens in November
The U.S. trade deficit widened in November, likely as businesses worried about President-elect Donald Trump's threats to raise tariffs on foreign goods front-loaded imports, more than offseting a surge in exports to a record high.
Trade deficit narrows in Jul-Nov
Bangladesh’s trade deficit in the first five months of the current fiscal year was 20 percent, or $1.97 billion, lower than in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Trade deficit down in November
THE country’s trade deficit marginally decreased in November 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).The balance of trade in goods, which r
Canada's Overall Trade Deficit Narrows, Surplus With US Widens
Canada posted a ninth consecutive trade deficit in November, narrowing to Can$323 million (US$225 million), the government statistical agency said Tuesday.
Latvia Trade Gap Narrows In November
Latvia's foreign trade deficit decreased in November from a year ago, as imports fell much faster than exports, preliminary data from
November Trade Deficit Grows as Imports Jump
The US trade deficit widened in November as imports growth outpaced that of exports, government data showed Tuesday. The goods and services deficit grew by 6.2% month over month to about $78.19 billion,
US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports
The U.S. trade deficit with Vietnam exceeded $110 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, latest U.S. figures show, as ...
‘What Are You Complaining About?’: Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Math
President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the US trade deficit. Top ...
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Belarusian trade deficit stood at $660.5 mln in 11M 2024 compared to surplus in 2023
MINSK. Jan 10 (Interfax) - Belarus had a trade deficit of $660.5 million for January-November 2024 compared to a surplus of $474.3 million in January-November 2023, the country's National Bank said.
Canada posts nine straight months of trade deficit, surplus with US widens
Canada recorded a ninth consecutive monthly trade deficit in November, albeit smaller than expected, as exports rose faster ...
Canada’s Trade Surplus With US Widens Before Trump’s Return
Canada’s trade surplus with the US widened as did its deficit with the rest of the world, underscoring the major role its ...
Trump Aims at a Lower Trade Deficit. He’s Likely to Miss, Again.
Plans for tariffs and tax cuts are likely to worsen the U.S. trade balance, Desmond Lachman writes in a guest commentary.