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US trade deficit widens to $77.6 billion as capital goods imports surge

US trade deficit widens to $77.6 billion as capital goods imports surge

A spike in capital goods imports and a decline in outbound shipments pushed the U.S. trade deficit to its highest level since March 2025. Economists warn the widening gap could act as a significant drag on second-quarter GDP growth.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 00:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read