U.S. Trade Deficit Tops $100 Billion as Imports Surge Despite Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit widened past $100 billion in the latest reading, reaching its highest level since March 2025 and underscoring the limited near-term impact of tariffs on import demand. The jump reflects a record influx of goods, including equipment tied to the data-center build-out, even as policymakers have sought to narrow the external gap through trade restrictions.
