US trade deficit hits $105.6bn, widest since before Trump tariffs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 00:00 · Archive

America's trade deficit reached $105.6 billion in August, its widest since before Trump tariffs were enacted last year.

The United States trade deficit reached $105.6 billion in August, a 13.7% jump from July and the widest since just before Trump tariffs were enacted last year. The figure exceeded the Dow Jones consensus estimate of $102 billion.

Companies imported goods related to data centres while dealing with tariff impacts, according to reports. The elevated deficit reflects ongoing supply chain adjustments and import patterns as the economy responds to recent trade policy changes.

How it is being reported

• Trade deficit reached $105.6 billion in AugustThe U.S. trade deficit jumped to more than $100 billion in August as companies imported goods related to data centers and dealt with tariff impacts.UPI · 6 Oct, 23:45
• Trade deficit hits $105.6 billion, widest since just before Trump tariffs enacted last yearThat marked a 13.7% jump from July and was ahead of the Dow Jones consensus estimate for $102 billion.CNBC · 6 Oct, 14:07

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