Mars Finance news, on February 19, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the trade deficit in the United States expanded in December 2025, marking the end of a turbulent year with erratic tariff policies. The trade deficit in goods and services widened to 70.3 billion dollars compared to last month. The annual deficit reached 901.5 billion dollars, one of the largest deficits recorded since 1960. The trade deficit in December reflects a 3.6% increase in imports, while exports of goods and services decreased by 1.7%. The market generally expects the total trade deficit in December to be 55.5 billion dollars.