U.S. Trade Deficit Widens as Imports of Capital Goods Reach Record High

The United States experienced a sharp expansion of the trade deficit in May, rising by 42.2% to reach $77.6 billion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau. This increase was driven by a record-high import of capital goods valued at $128 billion, reflecting increased corporate spending on AI projects, while exports declined by 3.2% to $317.7 billion, despite oil exports reaching an all-time high. This trend indicates the continued negative impact of trade on U.S. economic growth in the second quarter.

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