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US trade deficit widens as imports hit record high

The Straits Times
byThe Straits Times
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 03:21 PM
US trade deficit widens as imports hit record high

US trade deficit widens to record US$105.6 billion as imports hit a high in August, with trade set to weigh on third-quarter growth. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from e… [+4270 chars]
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