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 27, 2025 | -0.83 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.61 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -0.02 | 0.30 | -0.32 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 0.51 | 0.61 | -0.10 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | -0.06 | — | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 0.08 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | -0.42 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -0.68 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 0.46 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2024 | -0.58 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2024 | -0.07 | -1.47 | +1.40 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 0.97 | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 2.10 | 0.70 | +1.40 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | -0.58 | -0.20 | -0.38 |
