which is the case for the U.S. Nor is the trade deficit caused by foreigners engaging in unfair trade practices. By definition, a country’s trade balance is governed entirely by the gap between ...

The United States ran historically large trade deficits during the 2000s and accumulated large debts to both official and private foreign lenders. This development has raised doubts in many ...

Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Census Bureau data released Wednesday showed that the U.S. trade deficit hit its highest-ever level in December, jumping 18% from the prior month. Imports increased ...