U.S. trade deficit surges to record high of nearly $950 billion
(Worthy News) – The U.S. trade deficit rose in 2022 to the largest-ever recorded gap of $948.1 billion as American consumers continue to depend heavily on imports to meet demand, according to data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department.
The goods and services gap grew $103 billion from 2021, according to The New York Times.
Exports increased 17.7% last year to $3 trillion, while imports rose 16.3% to $4 trillion, data shows. [ Source: Just the News (Read More…) ]
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