Learn what a trade deficit is, how it affects economies and markets, and why it might not always signal a weak economy.

The combined movement of these figures produced a trade deficit reading that stood well below levels seen earlier in 2025 and ...

The United States has not seen a trade gap this small since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, and the shift is ...

Many of the president’s tariffs rest on the legal claim that the gap between what America imports and exports is a national emergency, an idea that remains contentious. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson ...

In today's dynamic economic landscape, three key topics have emerged that reflect the state of the U.S. economy: the recent uptick in mortgage rates, the reaffirmed financial strength of LUBA Casualty ...

The monthly trade deficit fell to its lowest level in five years after the president’s imposition of sweeping global tariffs. But it’s unclear whether the trend will persist. Note: Data shows goods ...

President Trump is adhering to economic theory with regard to his tariff policies and trade deficits; with time it will pay off. He understands that America’s perennial trade deficits predispose to ...

The U.S. trade deficit with the world will set a record in 2025, which will be the fourth record in Trump’s five years in office, according to my analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. It will surpass ...

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The John Locke Foundation’s latest filing at the U.S. Supreme Court challenges the legal basis for President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. The entire 46-page document is worth reading. This ...