How the Iran War Is Widening the US Trade Deficit

Episode 27 of The Trade Deficit Podcast dives into the hidden impact of the Iran war on the US trade deficit. Lucas and Luna explore new data showing the deficit widening to $60.3 billion in March 2026, fueled by higher energy import costs and disrupted export routes. They break down how the conflict is driving up oil prices, making European goods more expensive, and shifting trade flows away from the Middle East. Using the latest numbers from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and recent headlines on inflation, they explain why this geopolitical shock is hitting the trade balance harder than expected. A must-listen for anyone trying to understand the real-world cost of the war on American households and businesses. #TradeDeficit #IranWar #Imports #Exports #BalanceOfPayments #EnergyCosts #OilPrices #Geopolitics #Inflation #USEconomy #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #Economics #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TradeWar #DollarIndex Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo