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Shipping containers at Port Newark with a bridge and the Manhattan skyline in the distance, photographed in March 2018.

US imports hit a record. Why the trade deficit still narrowed

September’s trade gap fell to $105 billion. Goods, services and gold accounting explain why the headline differs from other measures.

November 4, 2026 · 3 min read