EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1 MIN
Trade Deficit Grows Despite Trump Tariff Push
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane
The U.S. trade deficit climbed to its highest level since 1960 in December, according to Commerce Department data reported by Bloomberg. President Donald Trump says tariffs have reduced the deficit by 78%, but analysts warn that rising import costs and uncertainty could shape consumer behavior and prices in the months ahead. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The U.S. trade deficit climbed to its highest level since 1960 in December, according to Commerce Department data reported by Bloomberg. President Donald Trump says tariffs have reduced the deficit by 78%, but analysts warn that rising import costs and uncertainty could shape consumer behavior and prices in the months ahead. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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