U.S. goods trade deficit widens 17% to $118.8 billion in July

Aug 30, 2026 00:19 (23d ago)

U.S. goods trade deficit widened to $118.8 billion in July.
July imports rose $11.4 billion, or 4%, to $318.2 billion.
The deficit and imports both reached their highest levels since March 2025.

The U.S. goods trade deficit widened by $17.4 billion, or 17%, in July to $118.8 billion, marking its largest gap since March 2025. Goods imports increased by $11.4 billion, or 4%, to $318.2 billion, their highest level since March 2025. The update also referenced capital goods imports, a category that includes long-term business equipment.