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Trade gap jumps to most since March 2025 on capital goods

The shortfall in goods trade in September grew 2.1% from the prior month to $134.9 billion, the largest since March 2025, Commerce Department data showed.

October 28, 2026
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Importers win class status in Trump tariff refund fight

A U.S. trade judge approved class-action status for a legal fight over refunds for President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

October 8, 2026
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U.S. trade gap widens to $105.6 billion as imports hit record

The gap in goods and services trade grew 13.7% from the prior month to $105.6 billion, Commerce Department data showed Oct. 6.

October 6, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Los Angeles had second-busiest July on record

The nation's busiest port processed 499,552 TEUs in July. That’s 8% lower than the record set for July last year, but 6% higher than the port’s five-year average for the month.

August 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ford to expand Lincoln production in U.S.

Ford said it will stop importing Lincoln Nautilus SUVs from China and expand Lincoln production in the United States beginning in 2030.

August 13, 2026
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Trade deficit narrows to $73.3 billion on drop in imports

The gap in goods and services trade in June shrank 5.6% from the prior month to $73.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 4. 

August 4, 2026
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EU aims to cut dependency on U.S. soy, oilseed imports

The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, wants 35% of oilseeds and protein crops used in animal feed to be EU-grown by 2035.

July 7, 2026
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U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Widens to $105 Billion in May

U.S. exports of goods decreased 5.4%, led by declines across categories including outbound shipments of industrial supplies. Imports rose 3.6%.

June 26, 2026
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US Trade Gap Widened in March as Imports Outpaced Exports

The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.4% from the prior month to $60.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed May 5.

May 5, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring

Officials have discussed requiring vehicle imports to have a minimum amount of U.S. parts, and limiting automakers' ability to lower their tariff rates under USMCA.

April 20, 2026

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