The U.S. posted a record trade deficit in goods in 2024, spotlighting what is likely to be a constant eyesore under the second administration of President Trump, which is encouraging more domestic production.

The US merchandise-trade deficit widened in December to a record as the value of imports increased, highlighting a key issue that President Donald Trump aims to rectify in his second term.

The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to a record high in December, likely as businesses front-loaded imports of industrial supplies and consumer goods in anticipation of broad tariffs from President Donald Trump's new administration.