International Trade in Goods and Services
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026
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August 2026
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-$105.6 B
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July 2026
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-$92.8 B
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The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in August 2026 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $92.8 billion in July (revised) to $105.6 billion in August, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $12.8 billion in August to $136.6 billion. The services surplus increased less than $0.1 billion in August to $31.0 billion.
- Current release: October 6, 2026
- Next release: November 4, 2026
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026
- Data Archive: International Accounts Previously published estimates contain historical data and have since been revised. Please contact the International program area with questions.
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What is Trade in Goods and Services?
Trade in goods and services between U.S. residents and residents of other countries each month. U.S. sales are exports and U.S. purchases are imports. The difference between the exports and imports is the trade balance.
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