US trade deficit widens 24.4% to $88.6 billion in July
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- Imports of capital goods reached a record high, reflecting strong increases in computers, accessories and semiconductors linked to AI investmentS1
- The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.S2
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US trade deficit widens 24.4% to $88.6 billion in July
Imports of capital goods reached a record high, reflecting strong increases in computers, accessories and semiconductors linked to AI investment
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Nytimes
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
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Published Sep 3, 2026
What to know
- Imports of capital goods reached a record high, reflecting strong increases in computers, accessories and semiconductors linked to AI investmentS1
- The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.S2
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