US trade deficit climbs back up in November

( January 29, 2026, 14:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US goods and services deficit shot back up in November to $56.8 billion, up $27.6 billion from $29.2 billion in October, according to the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In November, exports fell by more than $10 billion from October, declining to $292.1 billion, while imports increased more than $16 billion to $348.9 billion. The goods deficit increased by almost $28 billion from October to $86.9 billion in November, and the services surplus inched by $300 million to $30.1 billion.Statement follows:...

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