U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · Published
Official release
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in August 2026 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $92.8 billion in July (revised) to $105.6 billion in August, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $12.8 billion in August to $136.6 billion. The services surplus increased less than $0.1 billion in August to $31.0 billion.
Trade and industrial developments can affect market access, production and input costs. Their direction and scale for India depend on the actual terms and exposure of the businesses involved.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Situation
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment increased in professional and business services, in health care, and in transportation and warehousing.
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