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 10, 2025 | -2.60 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | -2.64 | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | -2.37 | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | -2.73 | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | -3.14 | — | — |
| May 12, 2025 | -2.84 | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | -3.34 | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2025 | -2.84 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -3.73 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | -2.88 | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2024 | -2.78 | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | -2.97 | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | -2.67 | — | — |
| May 10, 2024 | -2.55 | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -1.96 | — | — |
