US current account deficit hits $246B in Q2

Data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicate that the United States' current account deficit increased to $246 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 15.7% rise. This brought the deficit to a level equal to 3.0% of GDP, up from 2.7% in the first quarter. This expansion is mainly attributed to a widening in the goods trade deficit, where imports rose by $92.2 billion to $1.69 trillion, while exports increased to $1.44 trillion, driven by higher goods exports and primary income revenues. Additionally, the U.S. experienced a net foreign borrowing of $369.7 billion and increased its liabilities to foreigners by $4.87 trillion during the quarter. The value of American financial assets held abroad stood at $46.97 trillion, while liabilities amounted to $69.39 trillion. During the quarter, assets increased by $3.72 trillion, and liabilities by $4.87 trillion, reflecting an expanding trade deficit and continued reliance on borrowing and external debt.

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