US EditionUS Trade Deficit Hits Record $131.4 Billion in January
- The U.S. Trade deficit reached a record high of $131.4 billion in January, a 34% increase from December, according to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis .
- Imports surged 10% to $401.2 billion, driven mainly by industrial supplies and materials, with a significant increase in finished metal shapes worth $20.5 billion.
- President Donald Trump expressed intent to reverse the trade deficit trend through tariffs and boosting domestic production, though immediate actions were not specified.
- Economists warn that the higher deficit reflects a reliance on imports, with some predicting that the January surge may be temporary ahead of potential tariffs.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Record $131 Billion in January as Businesses Rush Imports Ahead of Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit reached a record $131.4 billion in January, driven by a sharp rise in imports as businesses moved to secure goods before new tariffs took effect in March. Data from the Commerce Department shows a 34% increase from December’s revised $98.1 billion deficit, marking the largest monthly jump since 2015. Imports surged […]
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