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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 6 MIN

How the US Trade Deficit Is Shrinking on Its Own

from The Trade Deficit Podcast with Fexingo: Imports, Exports, and Balance of Payments · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Trade Deficit Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into the quiet, self-correcting forces that have narrowed the US trade deficit from nearly $78 billion in May to about $73 billion in June — without a weaker dollar or a trade deal. They explore how falling oil prices and shifting demand for consumer goods are reshaping the import bill, and why services exports are becoming an economic anchor. With a nod to the broader market pullback and a softer dollar, they ask whether this trend can hold. If you've ever wondered how trade balances actually move, this episode gives you a clear, real-world example. #TradeDeficit #USImports #Exports #Economics #BalanceOfPayments #OilPrices #ServicesTrade #DollarStrength #MacroTrends #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomyExplained #GlobalTrade #ImportPrices #ExportGrowth #EconomicData #TradeBalance #PodcastEpisode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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