Pre-tariff surge in imports sees US trade deficit tumble
The US trade deficit fell the most in eight months in September — but US exports also fell as demand for American products wanes
05 November 2019 - 17:46
Washington — The US trade deficit fell by the most in eight months in September as imports of vehicles, mobile phones and other electronics retreated after the pre-tariff surge in August, according to US government data on Tuesday.
Total exports also fell as the world’s appetite for key American products, including politically sensitive soy beans, continued to slacken and Boeing’s travails dragged on, the US commerce department reported...
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