US goods trade deficit jumps in March as imports surge to new high

Published on 29 April 2026

Imports rose faster than economists expected this month

The US goods trade deficit widened 5.3% to $87.9 billion in March, according to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. Economists had forecast a smaller gap of $86.95 billion. February’s deficit was $83.5 billion, highlighting how sharply higher imports are driving the widening imbalance in trade.

US goods trade deficit rose 5.3% to $87.9 billion
March result exceeded Reuters economists’ $86.95 billion forecast
Imports appear to be driving the widening gap
February deficit stood at $83.5 billion

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