How Regional Trade Deficits Hit Different US States

This episode explores how the U.S. trade deficit varies dramatically by state. Using the latest data showing the national goods and services deficit widening to -$60.3 billion in March 2026, Lucas and Luna break down why states like Texas and Washington run massive surpluses while others like California and New York drive the deficit. They look at how the strong dollar (DXY at 98.94) impacts export-heavy states differently from import-dependent ones. The conversation touches on the Iran war's effect on energy trade and why your local economy might feel nothing like the national headline number. A fresh lens on the deficit that avoids the usual Washington-centric debate. #TradeDeficit #StateEconomies #USExports #Imports #DollarStrength #IranWar #EnergyTrade #California #Texas #WashingtonState #NewYork #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #PodcastEpisode #RegionalTrade #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo