US September trade deficit lowest in more than five years as goods exports soar

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in September, touching the lowest level in more than five years, as exports accelerated and imports rose marginally, suggesting that trade likely provided a boost to economic growth in the third quarter.

China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge

China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the first time.

China’s Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time

President Trump’s tariffs weren’t enough to hold back the global export flood by China, which pushed past last year’s record in just 11 months.

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden.

Despite Trump tariffs, China’s global trade surplus tops $1 trillion

Chinese exports to the United States continued to crater last month, but the drop was made up by booming sales in Southeast Asia and Europe.
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The U.S. Trade Deficit: How Much Does It Matter?

President Donald Trump has made reducing U.S. trade deficits, which have expanded significantly in recent decades, a priority of his administration. He and his advisors argue that renegotiating trade deals, promoting “America First” policies, and ...

IonQ Vs. Rigetti: The Quantum Pair Trade Hiding In Plain Sight

IonQ and Rigetti present a compelling long/short pair trade due to stark divergences in technology, commercial traction, and capital requirements. Learn more about IONQ and RGTI stocks here.

Opinion: America’s new trade policy isn’t about economics — it’s about power

It now treats trade as hard power to be deployed against friend and foe alike.
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Global Trade Leadership

A logo is seen at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters before a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Under Biden and Trump, the U.S. has broken from its long-standing free trade policy. CFR trade experts assess whether ...
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Apple Trade-In Guide: Getting the Most Money Back

Trading in an old iPhone, iPad, or Mac can get you some extra cash to spend on a new device. Depending on where you decide to sell your device, you can get cash back or a gift card for a specific company like Apple, Amazon, or Best Buy. What's most ...

Why Is Dec. 15 Important To The NBA Trade Window?

Christmas is on Dec. 25, but it comes 10 days early for NBA fans every year. That's because Dec. 15 marks the unofficial start of trade season.
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