U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2024
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May 2024
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-$75.1 B
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April 2024
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-$74.5 B
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The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in May 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $74.5 billion in April (revised) to $75.1 billion in May, as exports decreased more than imports. The goods deficit increased $0.9 billion in May to $100.2 billion. The services surplus increased $0.3 billion in May to $25.1 billion.
- Current Release: July 3, 2024
- Next release: August 6, 2024
- Data Archive: International Accounts Previously published estimates contain historical data and have since been revised. Please contact the International program area with questions.
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What is Trade in Goods and Services?
Trade in goods and services between U.S. residents and residents of other countries each month. U.S. sales are exports and U.S. purchases are imports. The difference between the exports and imports is the trade balance.
Contact Personnel
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Goods Data InquiriesU.S. Census Bureau, Economic Indicators Division
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Goods Media InquiriesU.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office
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Services Data and Media InquiriesBalance of Payments Division
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MediaConnie O’Connell