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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Monthly U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2026

CB 26-111, BEA 26-32



The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $77.6 billion in May, up $23.0 billion from $54.6 billion in April, revised.

May exports were $317.7 billion, $10.5 billion less than April exports. May imports were $395.3 billion, $12.5 billion more than April imports.

The May increase in the goods and services deficit reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $23.6 billion to $106.5 billion and an increase in the services surplus of $0.6 billion to $28.9 billion.

Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased $203.9 billion, or 40.6 percent, from the same period in 2025. Exports increased $164.7 billion or 11.7 percent. Imports decreased $39.2 billion or 2.1 percent.

International Trade in Goods and Services Report

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Data: (301) 763-2311
Media: (301) 763-3030

Services Data and Media Inquiries
Data: (301) 278-9559
Media: (301) 278-9003

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