Trade balance (goods and services)
The monthly gap between what the US exports and what it imports, for goods and services. Published jointly by BEA and the Census Bureau.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:30 AM ET· covers Aug 2026
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Swings in the trade gap feed straight into GDP and show how tariffs and the dollar are changing what Americans buy from abroad.
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