All articles tagged with #trade balance
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
The US trade deficit decreased to its lowest level since 2009 in October 2022, indicating a significant improvement in the trade balance and potentially reflecting changes in global trade dynamics or domestic economic conditions.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Statistique Canada
In October 2025, Canada's merchandise imports increased by 3.4% and exports by 2.1%, leading to a shift from a trade surplus of $243 million in September to a deficit of $583 million, driven by higher imports of electronics, metals, and machinery, and increased exports of gold and motor vehicles, while trade with the US narrowed.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
China has launched the 'Big Market for All: Export to China' program to boost imports from select countries, aiming to address trade imbalances and support partner nations in selling their products in China through exhibitions, targeted purchases, and online platform support, with annual reviews to assess progress.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)
In Q2 2025, the US current-account deficit narrowed significantly to $251.3 billion, mainly due to a decrease in imports and an increase in exports of goods and services, reflecting a positive shift in trade balance and increased foreign investment in US assets.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNBC
The US economy grew by 3.3% in Q2, surpassing initial estimates, driven by strong consumer spending and a significant reduction in imports due to tariffs, with net exports contributing notably to growth; the economy shows resilience despite tariff-related uncertainties, with a projected slower growth rate of around 1.5% moving forward.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nikkei Asia
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that reciprocal tariffs are expected to decrease if trade imbalances between the US and other countries, such as Japan, improve, indicating a potential easing of trade tensions as economic conditions normalize.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNBC
The US economy grew by 3% in Q2, surpassing expectations, driven by a rebound in trade balance and consumer spending, despite ongoing tariffs and trade tensions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
The U.S. dollar has experienced its fastest decline since 1973, dropping over 10% in six months due to waning investor confidence amid Trump's tariffs and fiscal issues, leading to higher import costs and potential inflation, while complicating efforts to boost exports.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Reuters
South Korea's exports declined by 1.3% in May, primarily due to reduced shipments to the US and China amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs, although exports to the EU and Taiwan increased, and the trade surplus reached its highest since June 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Switzerland, known for its cheese, has been importing more cheese than it exports, causing concern for farmers and traditionalists. The country's cheese trade balance has been shrinking since the market was liberalized in 2007, allowing trade with the EU without tariffs or quotas. Swiss consumers have developed a taste for foreign cheeses, leading to a decline in the consumption of local varieties. While economists say there is no need to panic, the influx of foreign cheese may challenge Swiss national identity. Swiss producers specialize in higher-value varieties for export, while imports are cheaper and softer, mainly from France. Inflation and a strong Swiss franc have also influenced the trade balance. While increased imports benefit Swiss consumers, it may affect farmers producing cheaper cheeses. The number of dairy farmers in Switzerland has declined, similar to the trend in the US, due to various economic and social factors.