U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

19 Feb, 14:43 — 19 Feb, 15:40

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What sources agree on

The U.S. trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901 billion.

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The broader context and implications surrounding the trade deficit figure.

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The outlet presents the $901 billion figure as a direct, standalone fact without further elaboration or policy context.

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The outlet frames the deficit in relation to 'Trump's tariffs,' suggesting the policy did not prevent the deficit, and includes details about its monthly and yearly trends.

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The mention of 'Trump's tariffs' in relation to the trade deficit.

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Information regarding the trade deficit's monthly and yearly trends, such as swelling in December or being essentially unchanged for the year.

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