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U.S. Trade Deficit Falls To Lowest Level Since First Quarter Of 2020

By Forbes May 06, 2026 Neutral
U.S. Trade Deficit Falls To Lowest Level Since First Quarter Of 2020
The 2026 U.S. merchandise trade deficit fell to its lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, as exports increased 15.37% and imports fell 13.89%, according to my analysis of Census Bureau data released yesterday. Overall U.S. trade is down also, off 3.50%, not unsual when the deficit declines.
The 2026 U.S. merchandise trade deficit fell to its lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, as exports increased 15.37% and imports fell 13.89%, according to my analysis of Census Bureau data released yesterday. Overall U.S. trade is down also, off 3.50%, not unsual when the deficit declines.