U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Tariffs Reshape Trade

Because exports grew more than imports, the U.S. trade deficit shrank, in line with President Donald Trump’s goals.

U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall

The overall trade gap plunged 39% to $29.4 billion in October, as imports fell by 3.2%, Department of Commerce figures show.

US trade deficit sinks as tariffs take a bite. See latest numbers

A new report shows a much lower U.S. trade deficit as tariffs restricted both imports and exports, but some experts say the ...

Taiwan’s US Trade Surplus Hits Record as Tariff Talks Drag On

Taiwan reported a record annual trade surplus with the US, a figure that could complicate the two sides’ already drawn-out ...

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves

The U.S. trade deficit six months into President Donald Trump's tariffs tumbled to its lowest level since mid-2009, the ...

Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts

Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building ...