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 | 36.90 | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 60.10 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 54.00 | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 47.40 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 46.10 | — | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 55.90 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 94.80 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83.20 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 74.20 | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 63.70 | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 66.00 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 59.30 | 54.20 | +5.10 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 61.70 | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 51.80 | — | — |
