September 04, 2025

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

The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in July 2025 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $59.1 billion in June (revised) to $78.3 billion in July, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $18.2 billion in July to $103.9 billion. The services surplus decreased $1.1 billion in July to $25.6 billion.

Principal Federal Economic Indicators

Gross Domestic Product
Q2 2025 (2nd)
+3.3%
Personal Income
July 2025
+0.4%
International Trade in Goods and Services
July 2025
-$78.3 B
International Transactions
Q1 2025
-$450.2 B

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| The BEA Wire

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| The BEA Wire

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| News Release

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| The BEA Wire

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| The BEA Wire

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Personal Income and Outlays, May 2020

| The BEA Wire

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