US GOODS TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS TO $134.9 BILLION

The US goods trade deficit widened to $134.9 billion in September, its widest gap since March 2025, according to Census Bureau advance data. Imports hit a record $344.1 billion, outpacing exports, which rose to $209.2 billion. The imbalance reflects the economy's growing reliance on imported capital equipment even as outbound shipments recover. A weaker trade position typically weighs on GDP arithmetic and keeps pressure on the dollar via $UUP.