Trade Deficit in Goods Hits Record High in 2025
Feb 19, 2026, 8:43 PM
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TL;DR
In 2025, the trade deficit in goods rose to a record high, despite efforts of tariffs to reduce U.S. imports.
Despite President Trump's efforts to reduce U.S. imports through tariffs, the trade deficit in goods reached a record high in 2025. The growing deficit, particularly in goods, raises questions about the effectiveness of the trade policies implemented.