U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026

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.

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Why it matters

The increase in the U.S. trade deficit for August 2026 is a notable economic data point reflecting shifts in imports and exports, which can influence market sentiment and economic outlook, but it does not directly alter monetary policy or credit market structure.

Sources

Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026
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.
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services
The nation's international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $105.6 billion in August from $92.8 billion in July (revised), as imports increased more than exports. August 2026: 13.7° % Change July 2026 (r): 30.4° % Change