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US Trade Deficit Swelled in May as AI-Fueled Imports Surged and Exports Fell
American companies are investing aggressively in artificial intelligence, pouring billions of dollars into servers, semiconductors and advanced computing equipment. At the same time, that spending spree is widening the nation’s trade deficit at a pace few economists anticipated, creating a fresh headwind for economic growth just as policymakers were hoping momentum would strengthen. New figures released Tuesday by the Commerce Department showed the US trade deficit widened 42.2 in May to 77.6 billion, the largest monthly gap in more than a year. Behind the headline was a striking imbalance: imports climbed sharply while exports retreated, illustrating how the country’s appetite
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National Taxpayers Union
· Jun 22, 2026
A Surefire Way to Boost U.S. Exports
By Bryan Riley.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 27, 2026
US Goods Trade Deficit Widens Sharply amid Supply Concerns
The United States recorded a sharp widening in its goods trade deficit in May 2026, underscoring heightened volatility in global supply chains as businesses rushed to secure imports amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
US Trade Deficit Widens to Biggest in More Than a Year
The US trade deficit widened in May to the most since March 2025 as exports fell and imports rose.
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· Jul 7, 2026
US tariffs? India's auto parts drive on exports
US tariffs? India's auto parts drive on exports
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
Taiwan’s trade surplus falls short of lofty expectations in June
ASIA/PACIFIC: Both exports and imports continued to grow at an outlandish pace, but in June, imports beat forecasts while exports slowed, leading to a softer-than-expected trade surplus. Second-quarter growth is likely to moderate after a very strong start to the year, but Taiwan's 2026 growth outlook should remain solidly on track
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 27, 2026
Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US $5.7 billion
Mexico’s export boom continued in May, delivering a solid monthly surplus as manufacturing, oil and raw material exports climbed sharply and outpaced strong growth in imports. The post Mexico’s exports jump 25 in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US 5.7 billion appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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