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 17, 2025 | 19.90 | 16.80 | +3.10 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 16.10 | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 15.00 | 5.70 | +9.30 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 8.60 | 10.40 | -1.80 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 0.80 | 6.40 | -5.60 |
| May 20, 2025 | 5.20 | 14.70 | -9.50 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 3.60 | 14.10 | -10.50 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 19.20 | 16.60 | +2.60 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 12.00 | 9.60 | +2.40 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 13.20 | 9.50 | +3.70 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 6.40 | 12.00 | -5.60 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 10.10 | 9.10 | +1.00 |
| May 20, 2024 | 7.70 | 11.70 | -4.00 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 10.90 | 12.40 | -1.50 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 10.10 | 13.70 | -3.60 |
