US trade deficit declines 17% in August

25/09/2025 Argaam

US merchandise trade deficit narrowed in August, as imports of goods declined at a faster pace than exports.

 

Data released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday showed the merchandise trade deficit declined by $17.3 billion, or 16.8%, to $85.5 billion in August.

 

US merchandise exports fell $2.3 billion month-on-month (MoM) to $176.1 billion.

 

While imports fell by $19.6 billion to $261.6 billion last month, the data showed.

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