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 23, 2025 | -6.00 | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | -4.01 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | -3.59 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | -3.88 | — | — |
| May 19, 2025 | -5.48 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | -4.12 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2025 | -5.13 | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -3.93 | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | -3.30 | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2024 | -3.20 | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | -2.30 | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | -2.40 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | -3.70 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2024 | -3.40 | — | — |
