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📉 U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 16-Year Low!
Huge news just dropped today, January 8, 2026: The U.S. trade deficit has plummeted to $29.4 billion—the lowest level since June 2009.
This 39% drop from the previous month caught economists by surprise, as most were expecting a deficit nearly double that size.
🔍 What Happened?
Import Slump: Imports fell 3.2%, largely due to a sharp pullback in pharmaceutical preparations and gold.
Record Exports: U.S. exports hit an all-time high of $302 billion, driven by industrial supplies and non-monetary gold.
Tariff Impact: Large swings this year are being linked to the latest tariff policies, causing companies to adjust inventory rapidly.
The data was delayed by over a month due to last year's federal government shutdown, but the results signal a massive shift in the U.S. trade balance heading into 2026.
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