The U.S. trade deficit widens, marking one of the largest deficits since 1960.

Glonghui, February 19｜The U.S. trade deficit for December 2025 widened, marking the end of a turbulent year with unpredictable tariff policies. Data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the goods and services trade deficit expanded to $70.3 billion compared to the previous month. The annual deficit reached $901.5 billion, still one of the largest deficits on record since 1960. The December trade deficit reflected a 3.6% increase in imports, while exports of goods and services fell by 1.7%. The market had generally expected the total trade deficit for December to be $55.5 billion.