U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows, Brightens Economic Outlook

The U.S. trade deficit in goods significantly decreased as imports fell, suggesting a positive impact on economic growth for the second quarter. The deficit narrowed to $86.0 billion, contrary to economist expectations. The decline follows a first-quarter GDP decline driven by high import rates due to tariff pressures.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 29-07-2025 18:11 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 18:11 IST
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows, Brightens Economic Outlook
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The trade deficit in U.S. goods witnessed a notable contraction in June, largely due to a substantial drop in imports. This trend strengthens views among economists that trade was a significant contributor to a rebound in economic growth during the second quarter.

The Commerce Department revealed that the goods trade gap reduced by 10.8% to $86.0 billion last month. This figure is notably less than the anticipated $98.20 billion. Imports reduced by $11.5 billion to $264.2 billion, while exports saw a slight reduction by $1.1 billion to $178.2 billion.

Previously, an influx of imports resulted in a GDP decline in the first quarter as tariffs increased costs, slicing 4.61 percentage points off the GDP. Economists predict a positive turnaround in the second-quarter GDP, though some expected gains are likely offset by businesses using up previously stocked inventory.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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