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 16, 2025 | -8.29 | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | -10.16 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | -22.16 | -21.70 | -0.46 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | -21.69 | -21.10 | -0.59 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | -8.65 | — | — |
| May 15, 2025 | -19.87 | -19.10 | -0.77 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | -6.10 | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2025 | -19.31 | -18.00 | -1.31 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | -18.97 | -16.10 | -2.87 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | -5.31 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2024 | -15.06 | -18.80 | +3.74 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | -7.50 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | -18.89 | -16.00 | -2.89 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -19.61 | -14.20 | -5.41 |
| May 10, 2024 | -3.81 | — | — |
