U.S. trade deficit shrank to $60.2B in June 2025, the lowest since Sept. 2023, driven by falling imports and rising tariff uncertainty.
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Updated: Here are the countries holding the most U.S. debt- explained in 3 charts
Canada’s rapid shift in foreign investment, China’s retreat, and the strong demand from Gulf and European nations capture the shifting alliances and risk appetites. Through 3 charts, I explain who holds America’s IOUs in a time of high deficits and global uncertainty —and how quickly that’s changing.
U.S. sees $151B in New Foreign Direct Investment in 2024 — Ireland and Canada Dominate
New data shows foreign investment in the U.S. dropped in 2024 — but Ireland and Canada still led the way in both spending and job creation.
Here’s how the American economy will be impacted by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China—in 3 charts
Trump’s second presidency has come with a series of executive actions—most with the focus to make the country more self-reliant, reducing dependence on foreign economies. I delve into the data to uncover how these tariffs might impact the U.S.