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Reported Oct 6, 2026Quickanomics write-up updated Oct 11, 2026, version 22 min read
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In August 2026, the U.S. goods and services widened to $105.6 billion, an increase of $12.7 billion from the revised July figure of $92.8 billion. This change was driven by a $12.8 billion increase in the to $136.6 billion, while the increased marginally to $31.0 billion. Exports rose by $4.5 billion to $315.2 billion, and imports grew by $17.2 billion to $420.8 billion. Year-to-date data show a 19.9 percent decrease in the compared to 2025, with exports up 11.8 percent and imports up 4.4 percent. These figures are and on a basis.
The goods and services deficit increased by $12.7 billion to $105.6 billion in August 2026.
Exports increased by $4.5 billion to $315.2 billion, while imports rose by $17.2 billion to $420.8 billion.
The rose by $12.8 billion to $136.6 billion, and the increased slightly to $31.0 billion.
Compared to the same period in 2025, the year-to-date goods and services deficit decreased by 19.9 percent.
Exports increased by 11.8 percent, and imports increased by 4.4 percent year-to-date.
BEA and the Census Bureau report that the goods and services deficit was $105.6 billion in August, up $12.7 billion from $92.8 billion in July, revised. All statistics referenced are ; statistics are on a basis unless otherwise specified.
August exports were $315.2 billion, $4.5 billion more than July exports, while August imports were $420.8 billion, $17.2 billion more than July imports. All statistics referenced are ; statistics are on a basis unless otherwise specified.
The increase in the deficit reflected a $12.8 billion increase in the to $136.6 billion and a slight increase in the to $31.0 billion. All statistics referenced are ; statistics are on a basis unless otherwise specified.
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased 19.9 percent from the same period in 2025, with exports up 11.8 percent and imports up 4.4 percent. All statistics referenced are ; statistics are on a basis unless otherwise specified.