Trade Deficit Widens Slightly: China, EU, Japan Up, Mexico Down

The Census Bureau International Trade report shows that the goods and services deficit was $43.7 billion in July, up $0.1 billion from $43.5 billion in June, revised. July exports were $194.4 billion, $0.6 billion less than June exports. July imports were $238.1 billion, $0.4 billion less than June imports.

The country-specific details may have Trump howling. The Deficit widened with China, the EU, and Japan.

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Despite embargoes and sanctions, the US has a trade deficit with Russia that tops $1 billion.