U.S. trade deficit jumps 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August
Imports rose more than exports in August, widening the U.S. goods-and-services trade deficit. The deficit through the first eight months of 2026 remained 19.9% below its year-earlier level.
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Canada schedules tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods
Canada’s matching tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods are set for Sept. 8, creating new customs, pricing and supply-chain risks for exporters.
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China’s Second-Quarter Growth Slows to 4.3% on July 15, 2026, Increasing Pressure for Support
China’s economy grew 4.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, its slowest quarterly pace in more than three years, as weak household consumption offset stronger manufacturing and exports.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed to $73.3 Billion in June as Imports Fell
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June as imports fell more than exports, but the data do not show whether tariffs caused the shift or lowered prices.