US Trade Deficit Shrinks as Exports Hit All-Time High
The U.S. trade gap fell to $54.5 billion in January as exports hit a record high. This narrowing deficit could boost first-quarter economic growth prospects.
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The trade deficit in the United States narrowed significantly in January as exports surged to a record high, potentially positioning the trade sector to contribute to economic growth in the first quarter. According to the Commerce Department, the trade gap contracted 25.3% to $54.5 billion, a more significant narrowing than the $66.6 billion deficit predicted by economists. This follows a revised December figure that showed the deficit widening to $72.9 billion.
