US trade deficit declined in 2025 — but America imported a record amount despite Trump tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries.
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2 viewpointsThe U.S. trade deficit remained high in 2025 amid Trump’s tariff policy
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
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4 viewpointsU.S. trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
U.S. trade deficit remained high last year despite Trump’s tariffs
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
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5 viewpointsTrump said tariffs would reduce the trade deficit. Instead, it hit a record high in 2025.
US trade deficit declined in 2025 — but America imported a record amount despite Trump tariffs
Trump's trade deficit was third highest on record even despite his tariffs upending the global economy, Commerce Dept. says
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