WS Investor
04 Nov 2026, 14:07
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in September as Exports Rise Faster Than Imports
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $105.0 billion in September, slightly better than the $107.9 billion forecast and down from $105.7 billion in the previous month.
Exports increased to $321.5 billion from $315.7 billion, a rise of $5.8 billion. Imports also increased, reaching $426.6 billion from $421.4 billion, but the $5.2 billion gain was smaller than the increase in exports.
The data therefore point to a modest improvement in the U.S. external trade position, with export growth outpacing import growth during the month.
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $105.0 billion in September, slightly better than the $107.9 billion forecast and down from $105.7 billion in the previous month.
Exports increased to $321.5 billion from $315.7 billion, a rise of $5.8 billion. Imports also increased, reaching $426.6 billion from $421.4 billion, but the $5.2 billion gain was smaller than the increase in exports.
The data therefore point to a modest improvement in the U.S. external trade position, with export growth outpacing import growth during the month.
