US trade deficit swells to record high amid rush to beat tariffs in March
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a record $140.5 billion in March 2025 as businesses and consumers rushed to import goods, including large stockpiles of pharmaceuticals, before President Trump's sweeping new tariffs took effect.
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