EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 8 MIN
How the US Trade Deficit Hit a New Record in 2026
from Trade and Tariffs with Fexingo: International Commerce, Trade Wars, and Global Supply Chains · host Fexingo
Lucas and Luna break down the latest US trade deficit numbers, which hit a new record in March 2026 at $60.3 billion. They explore the structural forces behind the widening gap—from a strong dollar to shifting supply chains—and what it means for global trade policy. The episode zooms in on the post-COVID import binge, the role of the trade-weighted dollar index, and the surprising resilience of exports. A grounded, data-rich conversation for anyone trying to understand the real state of American trade. #USTradeDeficit #TradeBalance #GlobalTrade #StrongDollar #TradeWeightedDollar #Exports #Imports #SupplyChains #CurrentAccount #Economics #TradePolicy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TradeAndTariffs #June2026 #TradeData #MacroEconomics #TradeWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Lucas and Luna break down the latest US trade deficit numbers, which hit a new record in March 2026 at $60.3 billion. They explore the structural forces behind the widening gap—from a strong dollar to shifting supply chains—and what it means for global trade policy. The episode zooms in on the post-COVID import binge, the role of the trade-weighted dollar index, and the surprising resilience of exports. A grounded, data-rich conversation for anyone trying to understand the real state of American trade. #USTradeDeficit #TradeBalance #GlobalTrade #StrongDollar #TradeWeightedDollar #Exports #Imports #SupplyChains #CurrentAccount #Economics #TradePolicy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TradeAndTariffs #June2026 #TradeData #MacroEconomics #TradeWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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