https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-following-news-that-us-trade-deficit-grew-in-julyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-following-news-that-us-trade-deficit-grew-in-julyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-following-news-that-us-trade-deficit-grew-in-july#u62526Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:21:05 +0000Donald Trump threatened to halt trade following reports that the US trade deficit widened in July to its largest gap since early 2025. The expansion was driven by an artificial intelligence push and record-high imports of capital goods. The trade gap with Asia also grew during this period, with Vietnam leading the increase. Meanwhile, reports indicate conflicting stances from Trump regarding his preference for higher or lower trade deficits.Why it mattersTrade tensions remain high as policymakers monitor the widening deficit driven by capital goods and technology imports. The jump in the trade https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-following-news-that-us-trade-deficit-grew-in-julyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-following-news-that-us-trade-deficit-grew-in-july#u59329Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:40:49 +0000Donald Trump threatened to halt trade after reports showed the US trade deficit widened in July. The gap reached its largest level since early 2025, driven by an artificial intelligence push and record-high imports of capital goods. The deficit with Asia also grew during this period, with Vietnam leading that increase. While the trade gap jumped, reports indicate conflicting stances from Trump regarding his preference for higher or lower deficits.Why it mattersThe increase in capital goods imports suggests heavy domestic investment in AI infrastructure. Persistent trade imbalances often trigge