The U.S. has lived with a massive trade deficit for decades. But under President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, that gap ...

The US trade deficit narrowed in January as exports increased, coming off of a turbulent year for domestic importers contending with erratic tariff policy.

The deficit of $54.5 billion continue​s a volatile run as imports and exports ​react to rapid ​shifts in ​the trade policy.

A recent surge of A.I.-related imports has become an impediment to the smaller trade deficit President Trump wants.

The U.S. merchandise trade deficit hit a record $1.2 trillion last year, despite President Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate it by imposing the highest tariffs in eight decades on foreign-made ...