US trade deficit widened to $77.6 billion in May 2026.
The US trade deficit increased 42.2% to $77.6 billion in May 2026, as imports rose 3.3% to $395.3 billion and exports fell 3.2% to $317.7 billion. The surge was driven by record capital goods imports linked to artificial intelligence investment, alongside increases in petroleum and automotive imports.
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All outlets report the same deficit numbers, but Al Jazeera spotlights Trump's tariff claims and Toyota's investment, while Globe and Mail emphasizes the GDP drag and AI-driven capital goods record.
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“US trade deficit widens sharply in May as capital goods imports hit record high” · Al Jazeera, Globe and Mail, Reuters
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