U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2024
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December 2024
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-$98.4 billion
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November 2024
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-$78.9 billion
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The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in December 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $78.9 billion in November (revised) to $98.4 billion in December, as imports increased and exports decreased. The goods deficit increased $18.9 billion in December to $123.0 billion. The services surplus decreased $0.6 billion in December to $24.5 billion.
- Current Release: February 5, 2025
- Next release: March 6, 2025
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2024
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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.
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