The Trade Balance represents the difference between the value of a country's exported and imported goods and services. A positive value indicates a trade surplus, while a negative value indicates a trade deficit. It is a major component of the Current Account and directly impacts the calculation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The data is compiled by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis using customs documentation for goods and survey data for services.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | 4.07 | 5.22 | -1.15 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 4.01 | 5.22 | -1.21 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 4.59 | 5.15 | -0.56 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 5.79 | 4.22 | +1.57 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3.83 | 5.85 | -2.02 |
| May 27, 2025 | 6.36 | 5.55 | +0.81 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 6.12 | 3.55 | +2.57 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 3.49 | 4.50 | -1.01 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 5.42 | 6.20 | -0.78 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 8.06 | 4.25 | +3.81 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 4.95 | 4.85 | +0.10 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 4.58 | 5.05 | -0.47 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 4.89 | 5.44 | -0.55 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 6.18 | 5.05 | +1.13 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 4.74 | 2.35 | +2.39 |
