October 7, 2026 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy
Confirmed
Trump's Tariffs Haven't Shrunk the Trade Deficit — It's Widest Since 'Liberation Day'
The U.S. trade deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August 2026, a 13.7% jump from July's revised $92.8 billion and the largest monthly gap since Trump's April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs took effect, according to...