Trump wants to reduce the trade deficit. Here's why that matters.
President Donald Trump has made reducing the trade deficit a central part of his "American First Trade Policy." Here's what you need to know.
The Debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
Trump says he'll pursue 'reciprocal' tariffs in latest bid to decrease US trade deficit
Trump said he'd announce a plan next week to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on countries instead of a "flat fee."
Trump rails against UK’s ‘huge’ trade deficit as hopes of tariff exemption fade
LONDON — Britain’s chances of dodging Donald Trump’s trade war appeared to fade Monday night, as the U.S. president blasted the U.K.’s “huge” trade deficit with his country while imposing sweeping tariffs on metal imports.
Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs
Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.
Trump Announces Nippon Steel Is Dropping U.S. Steel Acquisition, Talks Reciprocal Tariffs
At a joint press conference, the U.S. president said Japanese steel company Nippon Steel is dropping its acquisition of U.S. Steel in favor of an investment.
Trump Tells Ishiba He Wants Japan to Eliminate Trade Deficit
President Donald Trump said he wants the US trade deficit with Japan eliminated during a meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that saw the visiting Japanese leader highlight new potential investments by some of his country’s automotive giants.
Trump tells Ishiba at the White House that he wants to slash the US trade deficit with Japan
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting. Trump added that he isn't taking the possibility of levying tariffs against Japan off the table,
Trump says US and Japan will work to cut trade deficit as he greets Ishiba
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday and said the two countries would work to cut Washington's trade deficit with Tokyo amid escalating trade tensions threatening to rupture the global economy.
U.S. trade deficit is 'nothing new', says Morgan Stanley's Seth Carpenter
Seth Carpenter, Morgan Stanley chief global economist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what to expect out of the White ...
U.S. Had Biggest Trade Deficits With These 10 Nations In 2024
The 2024 deficit was a record $1.2 trillion, marking the fourth consecutive trade deficit above $1 trillion and the sixth ...
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
Data released Wednesday morning by the Commerce Department showed that U.S. imports of goods and services grew 6.6 percent to ...
Trump believes he can afford a trade war. But the US is vulnerable in one respect
Trump has announced tariffs on major trading partners. Although this may lead to some short-term benefits, the U.S. is ...
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What it means to have a high trade deficit — and why it's not always a bad thing
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with economist Mary Lovely of the Peterson Institute about trade deficits and the role they play in international trade.
French trade deficit continues to narrow in 2024
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Japan's trade deficit for digital services rose to record ¥6.6 trillion in 2024
Japan's digital trade deficit is expected to reach ¥10 trillion in 2030, roughly equivalent to its crude oil imports in 2024.
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Romania’s trade deficit remained high in 2024
After ending 2024 with a trade deficit of EUR33bn, the Romanian trade balance is set to continue to remain under pressure ...