The US trade deficit expanded in December 2025, ending last year with an annual deficit of $901.5 billion, amid the trade fluctuations of US President Donald Trump’s administration, according to data from the US Department of Commerce.
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US trade deficit in December 2025 ($ bln) |
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Item |
Previous reading |
Current reading |
Change |
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Trade deficit |
(53) |
(70.3) |
+32.6% |
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Exports |
292.3 |
287.3 |
(1.7%) |
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Imports |
345.3 |
357.6 |
+3.6% |
The recent data implies that US companies rushed to import electronics and automobiles in response to the Trump administration's trade policies. Meanwhile, outbound gold shipments tumbled, weighing down overall exports.
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