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Trump's Tariffs Cause Trade Deficit to Plummet 24%

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on August 7, 2025, which disrupted international trade and coincided with a 5.1% decline in imports to $340.4 billion.
Exports fell by $500 million to $179 billion as global demand for American goods weakened.
U.S. service exports, including travel, increased.
The trade deficit in goods and services dropped nearly 24% to $59.6 billion versus July, reflecting the tariffs' impact.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on August 7, 2025, which disrupted international trade and coincided with a 5.1% decline in imports to $340.4 billion.
Exports fell by $500 million to $179 billion as global demand for American goods weakened.
U.S. service exports, including travel, increased.
The trade deficit in goods and services dropped nearly 24% to $59.6 billion versus July, reflecting the tariffs' impact.