May 06, 2025

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2025

The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in March 2025 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $123.2 billion in February (revised) to $140.5 billion in March, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $16.5 billion in March to $163.5 billion. The services surplus decreased $0.8 billion in March to $23.0 billion.

Principal Federal Economic Indicators

Gross Domestic Product
Q1 2025 (Adv)
-0.3%
Personal Income
March 2025
+0.5%
International Trade in Goods and Services
March 2025
-$140.5 B
International Transactions
Q4 2024
-$303.9 B

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