https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-trade-deficit-passes-100b-for-first-time-since-march-2025Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-trade-deficit-passes-100b-for-first-time-since-march-2025https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-trade-deficit-passes-100b-for-first-time-since-march-2025#u112195Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:31:17 +0000The US trade deficit expanded significantly in August, reaching $105.6 billion and hitting a 17-month high. This figure marks the first time the deficit has passed $100 billion since March 2025. The gap widened as imports surged to a record high, climbing 13.7% from July levels. The wider deficit surpassed the Dow Jones consensus estimate of $102 billion. Increased spending on oil and capital goods, alongside a data-center build-out, drove the higher import volumes despite existing tariffs.Why it mattersThe data released by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis highlights ongoi