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U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August
U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August, with the U.S. buying more products like crude oil, gold and semiconductors from abroad.
Macro
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in August
New data from the Commerce Department showed that imports grew in the month, despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit foreign products.
Geopolitics
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India's toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
Autos
UK car industry faces 'difficult trade-off' between Chinese and EU markets
Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures. Britain's car industry is grappling with a "diffi…
Transport
Port Houston container volumes edge higher as steel imports surge 54%
Port Houston handled 373,756 TEUs in August, up 1% year over year. The post Port Houston container volumes edge higher as steel imports surge 54% appeared firs…
Consumer
US ban on Canadian imports takes effect - the goods that can no longer cross the border
The ban is much narrower than broad labels like Canadian "dairy," "alcohol" and "motor vehicles" might suggest.
Geopolitics
US ban on Canadian imports likely to weaken already fragile relationship
It marks another ratcheting up of Trump's trade war and affects nearly $1bn in imports of a $880bn trade relationshipUS-Canada relations, already tense, are li…
Geopolitics
EU nations seek energy alternatives after $113B extra spend since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil f…
Consumer
US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billi…
Consumer
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Geopolitics
U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifies
The lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.
Geopolitics
UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
Industry leaders call on government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national security. The gap between Britain's food and drink exports and imp…
Energy
Oil falls on report Asia will import highest volume of crude since start of Iran war
Oil fell Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war.
Geopolitics
Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads
It's a sign that White House officials are trying to stem frustrations from battleground and farm-state Republicans ahead of the November election.
Geopolitics
New report: US imports fell 4.5% in year after Liberation Day tariffs
Descartes analysis found that U.S. imports and containerized ocean volumes declined in the year following Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. The post New report:…
Geopolitics
EU spends three times more on imports from China than bloc exports there
Study shows trade deficit ran at more than €1bn a day in July, days before Xi Jinping's summit with Donald TrumpBusiness live - latest updates. Consumers and b…
Geopolitics
Mexico Moves To Buy American, Box Out China In USMCA Push
Mexico is pledging to buy more U.S. goods and curb Chinese imports as it seeks a trade deal, contrasting with Canada's tariff fight.
Geopolitics
Farm-state Republicans are having a cow over Trump's beef imports as Election Day approaches
The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections - and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural…
Autos
Audi Takes Legal Action Against AUDI Imports. Yes, Really
Audi is blocking a German importer from selling its two China-only EVs.
Commodities
Trump Administration Wants 'Made in the U.S.A.' Labels on Beef
Will consumers pay a premium for American beef? The Agriculture Department hopes so, in an effort to appease ranchers upset over increased imports.
Transport
U.S. container imports climb 3.8% to 2.6 million TEUs, 3rd highest monthly level
Imports climbed 3.8% from July to 2.60 million TEUs as gains at East, Gulf and West Coast gateways coincided with a broad increase in sourcing-market volumes a…
Autos
Trump Opens Door To Chinese Car Plants In The US Before Xi Visit
Trump signals he could accept Chinese automakers building US plants with American workers while still blocking Chinese-built vehicle imports.
Transport
Imports and inventories stabilize in 2026, but for how long
Container import activity has been steady throughout the summer with no sharp shifts in inventories. Recent history suggests that will change. The post Imports…
Geopolitics
India Wants to Buy Fewer Chinese Imports, but Keeps Needing More
Trade between India and China has nearly doubled in five years, leaving New Delhi with a widening deficit and a difficult choice over how to build its industri…
Consumer
Details on U.S. import bans against Canadian alcohol, other goods
President Trump has announced a ban against the import of some Canadian products, including most Canadian alcohol, some dairy products and motorcycles. CBS New…
Autos
Chinese electric bike imports surge as Africa's EV investments diversify
Africa's electric motorcycle imports from China surged nearly 60% in the first half of 2026, led by Morocco, Egypt and Algeria
Consumer
Alcohol, whey and motorcycles in crosshairs of US import ban on Canada products
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada escalated once again as the U.S. announced upcoming import bans on most alcoholic beverages from Canada, along with o…
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.' latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions
As the U.S.-Canada trade fight expands from tariffs into import bans, trucking and logistics providers could face more uncertainty. The post Trump escalates Ca…
