Imports of capital goods reached a record high, reflecting strong increases in computers, accessories and semiconductors linked to AI investment The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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