Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Trump Tariffs Threat Bloats Trade Deficit to Record High

The U.S. trade deficit increased to a record high in March, as the looming threat of President Donald Trump's imminent tariffs fueled stockpiling by importers, who sought to build their inventories before their costs spiked or items became unavailable.

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The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services soared to a record $140.5 billion in March. Year-to-date, the deficit has increased 92.6%, as companies and consumers rush to import goods before President Trump's sweeping global tariffs increase on July 6.

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-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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Thanks, Trumpers!

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-06 11:45 AM

Donnie Two Dolls hasn't even come up with a concept of a negotiation over China tariffs.

www.mediaite.com

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-05-06 11:47 AM

It's not about trade deficit.

It's not about bringing jobs to America.

It's about raising taxes on the poor and middle class to cut taxes on the 1%.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-05-07 08:57 AM

I thought Liberals loved trade deficits, brings more cheap crap into the country. You numb skulls need to get some consistency. So which is it, deficits are good or are they bad?

#4 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-05-07 03:23 PM

Complexity good or bad? Jayzus.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-05-07 03:25 PM

@#4 ... You numb skulls need to get some consistency. So which is it, deficits are good or are they bad? ...

Is it really a trade deficit?

Money leaves the US, and in return the US receives goods at an equal value of that money.

So, where is the deficit aspect?



#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-07 06:16 PM

"Is it really a trade deficit?"

Is it really a deficit at all?
When you look at Services, the United States is a net exporter.

We were what any modern economy strives to be.
Until Republicans destroyed it.

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-05-07 06:19 PM

More money to China fishy. I thought you hated China.
Of course China no longer buying American agricultural products or airliners only increased the deficit.
Why do you hate American farmers and industry, fishy?

#8 | Posted by northguy3 at 2025-05-07 08:41 PM

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