by Calculated Risk June 6, 2024 8:46 AM
Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis report:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis today
The goods and services deficit was $74.6 billion in April.This is an increase of $6 billion from $68.6 billion in March (revised).Exports in April were $263.7 billion, up $2.1 billion from March. Imports in April were $338.2 billion, up $8 billion from March.
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Both exports and imports increased in April.
Exports increased 5.1% year-on-year, while imports increased 4.5% year-on-year.
Both exports and imports fell sharply due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but have since recovered and have recently been increasing overall.
The second chart shows the US trade deficit with and without oil.
The blue line is the total deficit, the black line is the oil deficit, and the red line is the trade deficit excluding petroleum products.
It should be noted that net exports of petroleum products are positive and on an increasing trend.
The trade deficit with China increased to $20.1 billion from $20 billion a year earlier.
