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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Agreement with the U.S.: Good or Bad?

The article discusses the economic implications of the United States' trade deficit and its relationship with Ecuador.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India-US trade deal will be finalized only after new tariffs come into effect

The formal signing of the proposed trade agreement between India and the US will occur only after the new tariff framework is finalized between the two countries.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Vehicle exports fell sharply in January as trade deficit grew: StatCan

Canada experienced a significant drop in vehicle exports in January, contributing to a wider trade deficit of $3.6 billion.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Exports of goods increased by four percent in January, imports decreased by two percent

In January, Estonia's exports grew by 4% while imports fell by 2%, leading to a smaller trade deficit compared to the previous year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Exports: Double-digit decline at the start of 2026 - Nearly 12% drop in January

Greece's exports fell by nearly 12% in January 2026, contributing to a slight reduction in the trade deficit compared to the previous year.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cities at the Limit: "Our Households are Collapsing in Rows"

German cities anticipate a record deficit of over 30 billion euros, leading to discussions on municipal finance reform.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Trade deficit of 9.9 billion in February

In February, Iceland experienced a trade deficit of 9.9 billion.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has a trade surplus of US$ 4.2 billion in February, in line with expectations

Brazil recorded a trade surplus of US$ 4.2 billion in February, consistent with economic expectations and significantly improved from a deficit in the same month last year.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

Saskatchewan's legislature opens for its spring session, facing a looming deficit budget due to revenue shortfalls linked to trade issues.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Merz leaves China with โ€˜bargaining chipsโ€™ for looming Trump trade battle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent visit to China aimed to strengthen trade ties and address concerns over the trade deficit as tensions rise with the Trump administration.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Trump's tariffs did not solve the US trade deficit. The balance has worsened.

The article suggests that the tariffs imposed by Trump have not resolved the ongoing trade deficit in the United States, which has, in fact, widened.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The German Chancellor Wants More Equal Trade with China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for a more balanced trade relationship with China during his visit, amid concerns over the significant trade deficit of โ‚ฌ89 billion.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The question about Trump's tariffs made an expert burst into laughter - watch the situation in the video

A professor's humorous response highlights the ineffectiveness of Trump's tariffs in addressing the U.S. trade deficit with Canada.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Historical High Trade Deficit Despite Trump Tariffs

Despite high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on dozens of countries, the U.S. trade deficit increased nearly 6%, setting a new record.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The dollar continued to rise

The dollar strengthened for the fourth consecutive session, buoyed by strong economic data from the U.S., allowing the Federal Reserve to maintain stable interest rates.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Could medical care help cure Chinaโ€™s services trade deficit?

China is witnessing an influx of foreign patients attracted by its efficient and affordable medical services, which may help mitigate the countryโ€™s services trade deficit.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's 'Tariff Blitz' Yet U.S. Trade Deficit Grows

Despite tariffs imposed by Trump, the U.S. trade deficit is unexpectedly increasing, with a specific deficit of $56.4 billion with South Korea.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Even with tariffs, the US hits a record trade deficit in goods in 2025

The US saw a significant increase in its trade deficit in December, marking the highest annual trade deficit in goods in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump's Tariffs Did Not Reduce U.S. Trade Deficit

The U.S. trade deficit widened in December, concluding a tumultuous year of erratic tariff policies.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Increased by 2% Last Year; Reached Record High Despite Trump Tariffs

The U.S. goods trade deficit grew by 2.1% to reach a record high of $1.2409 trillion last year, marking the highest deficit amid Trump's tariff policies.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump's tariffs did not work โ€“ new record in the trade deficit

The U.S. trade deficit reached a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, rising by 2.1% compared to the previous year, attributed to increased imports despite tariffs imposed by former President Trump.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

United States Shoots Trade Deficit to Record Levels Despite Tariffs

The US trade deficit in goods has surged to record levels, only improving marginally by 0.2% despite tariffs and claims from former President Trump regarding significant reductions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

US trade deficit hits new record in 2025, even with Trump's tariffs

The US recorded a historic trade deficit in 2025, despite generalized tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

1240 billion dollars: the American trade deficit reached a new record in 2025 despite tariffs

The American trade deficit reached a record high of $1.24 trillion in 2025, driven by a larger increase in imports than exports, despite existing tariffs on many incoming products.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain's trade deficit surges by over 40% in 2025

Spain's trade deficit experienced a sharp increase of 41.6% in 2025, primarily due to a significant imbalance with China and reduced exports to the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Trade Deficit: Increased Deficit Due to Gold-Silver Demand, Learn More

India's trade deficit has increased to $34.68 billion in January 2026, driven by rising demand for gold and silver alongside a decline in exports.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gold and Silver Ruined the Game, People Are Not Listening... Government is Worried!

India's trade deficit surged to $34.68 billion in January 2026, driven primarily by an increase in gold and silver imports.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU will have a deficit of 47 billion euros without the pharmaceutical industry

Without the pharmaceutical industry, the EU's trade balance would shift from a surplus of 147 billion euros to a deficit of 47 billion euros, according to the EFPIA.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The EU's trade deficit with China rose by 15% in 2025, the year of the tariff war

The EU's trade deficit with China increased by 15% in 2025, while the trade surplus with the United States remains at record levels despite tariffs.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US pressures South Korea to eliminate โ€˜non-tariff barriers,โ€™ taking issue with regulation

The US is urging South Korea to remove non-tariff barriers amidst fears of higher tariffs under the Trump administration.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Goods export increased by 7 percent and import by 8 percent last year

Goods export from Estonia increased by 7% and import by 8% in 2025 compared to the previous year, leading to a trade deficit of โ‚ฌ3.8 billion.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Croatia's Exports Grew Faster Than Imports Last Year

In 2025, Croatia's export value reached 25.1 billion euros, a 4.4% increase from the previous year, while imports grew by 3.3% to 44.3 billion euros, resulting in a trade deficit of 19.2 billion euros.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

What 'account' did Greek exports make in 2025 โ€“ How much did the 'scissors' of the trade deficit close?

In 2025, Greece's trade deficit decreased to โ‚ฌ33.515 billion, despite negative export performance, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What else will India buy from the US besides oil and aircraft? Report by Reuters

India is set to purchase petroleum, defense, electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom products, and aircraft from the US, according to a report by Reuters, which also indicates that an official trade deal is expected soon to reduce the trade deficit with the US.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Why โ€˜monumentalโ€™ China duty-free trade deal has Kenya wanting more

Kenya has secured a preliminary trade agreement with China that allows for duty-free exports of key agricultural products, significantly advancing efforts to reduce its trade deficit with China.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Calcalist: Israeli trade deficit jumps by 20%

Israeli foreign trade data for 2025 reveals a severe deterioration in the trade balance, with imports growing rapidly while exports fail to keep pace, leading to an unprecedented trade deficit.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Wall Street warns of a chronic uranium deficit due to nuclear fever

The new wave of nuclear energy threatens to overwhelm the global uranium trade, with numerous countries constructing new reactors enough to potentially double the number of operating units in the next decade.

Jan 14 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Life & Tech

German Cartoon Award: Awarded Trade Deficit

Artist BECK has won the German Cartoon Award 2025 with a caricature commenting on Trump's trade policy.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Germany's trade deficit with China reaches record level

Germany's trade deficit with China is approaching record levels as exports have dramatically decreased while imports have surged, with no reversal in sight.

Jan 10 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"A country that no longer feeds itself": how French agriculture has fallen from grace

France faces a probable agricultural trade deficit this year, marking a significant decline in the competitiveness of its agricultural sector.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in October, Data Show

In October, the U.S. trade deficit decreased to the lowest level recorded since 2009, as reported by recent data.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Trump boasts global capital towards the EU

Donald Trump claims on his Truth Social platform that the economic year of 2025 was excellent, primarily due to tariffs he imposed, leading to significant growth and a reduction in trade deficit.

Jan 2 โ€ข 18:44 UTC

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