U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
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November 20, 2025

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports

By By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower.

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