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 28, 2025 | 5.40 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | -8.90 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 4.50 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 13.30 | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 3.90 | — | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 6.60 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 15.10 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | -5.30 | 5.90 | -11.20 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 11.90 | — | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 7.90 | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 4.80 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 9.30 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 13.30 | — | — |
