U.S. trade deficit widened in July to $88.6 billion gap
The Commerce Department data showed July imports exceeded exports by $88.6 billion versus $71.2 billion in June. Wall Street Journal–polled analysts expected a $90 billion deficit.
The U.S. trade deficit widened in July, according to data published by the Commerce Department on Thursday. U.S. imports exceeded exports by $88.6 billion, compared with $71.2 billion in June.
Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal expected a $90 billion deficit.