U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2023 February 2023 January 2023 The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in February 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $68.7 billion in January (revised) to $70.5 billion in February, as exports decreased more than imports. The goods deficit increased $2.7 billion in February to $93.0 billion. The services surplus increased $0.8 billion in February to $22.4 billion. Current Release: April 5, 2023 -$70.5 B -$68.7 B Current Release Next release: May 4, 2023 Billion $ 115 105 95 85 75 65 55 0 Feb 2021 Goods and Services Trade Deficit Seasonally adjusted Monthly deficit U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Census Bureau Three-month Feb 2022 moving average Feb 2023 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services April 5, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2023 February 2023 January 2023 The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in February 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $68.7 billion in January (revised) to $70.5 billion in February, as exports decreased more than imports. The goods deficit increased $2.7 billion in February to $93.0 billion. The services surplus increased $0.8 billion in February to $22.4 billion. Current Release: April 5, 2023 -$70.5 B -$68.7 B Current Release Next release: May 4, 2023 Billion $ 115 105 95 85 75 65 55 0 Feb 2021 Goods and Services Trade Deficit Seasonally adjusted Monthly deficit U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Census Bureau Three-month Feb 2022 moving average Feb 2023 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services April 5, 2023

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