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Shrinking U.S. Trade Deficit Signals Potential GDP Boost Amid Tariff Shifts
Shrinking U.S. Trade Deficit Signals Potential GDP Boost Amid Tariff Shifts
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The U.S. trade deficit contracted sharply by 24% in August, reaching $59.6 billion as imports declined under the weight of new tariffs. Exports edged upward, suggesting a recalibration of global trade flows. This narrowing gap may inject momentum into third-quarter GDP figures—a development already reflected in the Atlanta Fed's revised projections.
Tariff policies enacted in August reshaped trade dynamics, with imports dropping over 5% month-over-month. The delayed data release, caused by the government shutdown, reveals a reversal from July's deficit expansion. Such trade improvements often Ripple through the economy, influencing consumer prices and labor markets.
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