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U.S. trade deficit widened in December

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The U.S. trade deficit increased significantly in December 2025; the deficit was $70.3 billion, up from $53 billion in November. For the year, the deficit decreased slightly by $2.1 billion.

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The U.S. trade deficit was $70.3 billion in December, up $17.3 billion from $53 billion in November, the Commerce Department said. For 2025, the trade deficit decreased $2.1 billion, or 0.2%, from 2024. The post U.S. trade deficit widened in December appeared first on ABA Banking Journal .