Why the Trade Deficit Shrank in April But Not for Long

The April trade deficit narrowed slightly to $55.9 billion from $56.6 billion in March. But Lucas and Luna dig into why that improvement is deceptive — especially as the dollar index hovers near 100 and exports of goods and services hit a record $3.526 trillion annualized. They explore how a one-time Boeing delivery pulled down imports, while services exports continue their quiet surge. Plus: why the current account deficit is actually the number to watch, and what it means for your portfolio. The hosts also examine how tariff retaliation from multiple economies is starting to show up in trade data, and why the May numbers could reverse the April improvement. A short, sharp look at the one number in the trade balance that actually matters right now. #TradeDeficit #TradeBalance #Imports #Exports #DollarIndex #CurrentAccount #Boeing #ServicesExports #Tariffs #AprilTradeData #USDollar #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TradeWar #GlobalTrade #USExports #Macroeconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo