US trade deficit in August soars above $100 billion
( October 7, 2026, 13:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US trade deficit soared to $105.6 billion in August, climbing beyond $100 billion for the first time since early 2025, according to a new report from the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The goods deficit increased by $12.8 billion from July to hit $126.6 billion in August, and the services surplus increased by $0.1 billion to $31 billion.Statement follows below:...
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