FX.co ★ US Goods Trade Deficit Narrows From Record

In February 2025, the United States witnessed its trade deficit in goods shrink to $147.91 billion, surpassing market predictions of $134.5 billion and declining from a revised record high of $155.6 billion the month before, based on a preliminary estimate. Imports saw a significant rise of 22.5%, reaching $326.51 billion, driven largely by substantial increases in the procurement of industrial supplies (up 56.1%), consumer goods (up 24.3%), and capital goods (up 18.1%). On the export front, there was a 2.5% growth to $178.6 billion, fueled by increased sales of capital goods (up 12.2%) and consumer goods (up 4.1%).