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Coverage dated May 5, 2025

US trade deficit hits record as businesses, consumers try to beat Trump tariffs

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Consumer goods and pharmaceutical led the imports surge, suggesting businesses are stockpiling before higher tariffs take effect.

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  1. The Bemidji Pioneer

    US trade deficit swells to record high amid rush to beat tariffs in March (opens The Bemidji Pioneer)

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    The Bemidji Pioneer's feed description

    Goods imports accelerate 5.4% to an all-time high $346.8 billion

  2. The Oregonian

    US trade deficit hits record as businesses, consumers try to beat Trump tariffs (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Consumer goods and pharmaceutical led the imports surge, suggesting businesses are stockpiling before higher tariffs take effect.

  3. Seattle Times

    US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs (opens Seattle Times)

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    The U.S. trade deficit soared to a monthly record of $140.5 billion in March, signaling a rush for imports from businesses and consumers alike ahead of President Donald Trump’s latest...

  4. NBC News

    U.S. trade deficit jumps to record high on pre-tariff import rush (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services soared to a record $140.5 billion in March.

  5. Digital Journal

    US trade deficit hit fresh record before new Trump tariffs (opens Digital Journal)

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    The US trade deficit reached a new record in March, according to fresh government data published Tuesday, as imports surged.

  6. FOX Business

    US trade deficit hits record high in March (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The U.S. trade deficit grew to the highest level in March amid a record-setting surge of imports as businesses looked to build inventories before tariffs took effect.

  7. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. trade deficit hits record $140.5B as firms race to beat tariffs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high in March as businesses boosted imports of goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which dragged gross domestic product into negative territory in the first quarter for the first time in three years.

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