Deena Zaidi

Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy

All posts tagged Imports

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks to $60.2B in June — Smallest Gap Since September 2023

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks to $60.2B in June — Smallest Gap Since September 2023

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Europe, Japan, Middle East, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

U.S. trade deficit shrank to $60.2B in June 2025, the lowest since Sept. 2023, driven by falling imports and rising tariff uncertainty.

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

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

Posted on Author 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.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Markets, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade

Canada hits back with tariffs as Trump moves forward with 25% tariff on two of its largest trading partners-Canada and Mexico.

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy, World trade

The European Union (EU), America’s third-largest trading partner, retaliates after Trump unveils a 25% tariff on EU imports, a move that could drive inflation and escalate global trade tensions.