The U.S. trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly to $52.8 billion in September, the smallest since mid-2020. The decline in the deficit was due to a large increase in exports, which rose $8.4 billion. Imports were up a more modest $1.9 billion.
The President may see this as a win, as the core aim of Trump’s trade agenda has been straightforward: fewer imports and more domestic production. But whether that’s what we’re actually seeing is far less certain. Focusing on the total volume of trade, imports plus exports, shows the extent of business and consumer interaction across the US border. This measure grew by $10.3 billion in September but is up only 0.4 percent in the past year, and down 10.3 percent from the peak hit...
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...
