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 15, 2025 | -32.15 | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | -26.49 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | -27.35 | -20.40 | -6.95 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | -18.78 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | -21.88 | — | — |
| May 15, 2025 | -26.42 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | -22.99 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | -21.94 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | -37.84 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2024 | -20.78 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2024 | -29.65 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -23.50 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | -20.98 | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | -18.71 | -18.30 | -0.41 |
