How Southeast Asia Is Driving the US Trade Deficit Widening

The US trade deficit widened by $23 billion in May, reaching a new high of $77.6 billion. While China remains the top source of goods, the fastest import growth is coming from Southeast Asia as supply chains shift. Vietnam's share of US imports has doubled in five years, and the trend is accelerating. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the data behind the regional surge, the role of the weak yen and strong dollar, and what Singapore's surprise monetary tightening means for trade flows and inflation. They also explore whether this diversification is sustainable or just a temporary response to tariffs. #TradeDeficit #SoutheastAsia #Vietnam #Thailand #Indonesia #SupplyChainDiversification #ChinaDecoupling #ImportPrices #MonetaryPolicy #Singapore #TradeBalance #Exports #Imports #DollarStrength #Inflation #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo