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US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly in July
The United States trade deficit expanded in July, reaching its widest point since early 2025. This widening was primarily driven by a record high in imports of capital goods. The increase in capital goods imports is linked to the ongoing demand and investment in artificial intelligence technologies. The overall trade gap reflects a significant increase in the volume of goods and services imported into the US during the month.
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- Centre (2): Bloomberg, Reuters