Trade shift: US deficit shrinks to 2020 low; tariff hikes reshape import flows

US trade deficit shrinks unexpectedly to its lowest point since 2020, driven by altered import patterns following President Trump's tariff hikes. Exports saw a rise, while imports saw a slight increase. This data, delayed by a government shutdown, suggests tariffs are impacting trade flows, though analysts advise caution on the long-term implications.

Trade shift: US deficit shrinks to 2020 low; tariff hikes reshape import flows
US trade deficit shrinks unexpectedly to its lowest point since 2020, driven by altered import patterns following President Trump's tariff hikes. Exports saw a rise, while imports saw a slight increase. This data, delayed by a government shutdown, suggests tariffs are impacting trade flows, though analysts advise caution on the long-term implications.