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U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

Posted on June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy, World trade

April’s trade deficit plunged from a revised $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion, driven by a 16% drop in imports that reversed the pre-“liberation day” spike.

U.S. inflation falls to 2.3% in April but data remains key as the Fed holds interest rates steady amid growing tariff uncertainty

U.S. inflation falls to 2.3% in April but data remains key as the Fed holds interest rates steady amid growing tariff uncertainty

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Graphs, Inflation, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Inflation fell to 2.3% in April. The Fed is keeping rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% as new tariffs fuel inflation risks, prompting a cautious wait-and-see approach.

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook amid tariff uncertainty

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook amid tariff uncertainty

Posted on April 22, 2025April 23, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Japan, World economy, World Economy, World trade

IMF issued its steepest downgrade for the U.S. among advanced economies, citing rising tariff-related uncertainty and a heightened risk of recession. Global economic sentiment has dimmed, with the IMF now projecting a 37% chance of a U.S. downturn—up sharply from 25% just months ago.

Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.

Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.

Posted on April 14, 2025April 16, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, Japan, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

President Trump’s new tariffs hit Asian exporters the hardest. With a 90-day pause in place, countries like Vietnam and Cambodia seek trade solutions amid rising U.S. trade deficits.

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