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source: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
url: https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/Press-Release/current_press_release/ft900.pdf
document_type: pdf
date_retrieved: 2026-04-02
period: February 2026
parent_publication: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services (FT900)
indicators_covered: [Balance of Trade, Exports, Imports, Goods Deficit, Services Surplus]
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# U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2026

**Release Date:** April 2, 2026
**Reference Period:** February 2026

## Summary

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was **$57.3 billion** in February 2026, up $2.7 billion from $54.7 billion in January (revised).

### Key Figures (Seasonally Adjusted)

| Metric | February 2026 | January 2026 (Revised) | Change |
|--------|---------------|------------------------|--------|
| **Trade Deficit** | **$57.3 B** | $54.7 B | +$2.7 B (+4.9%) |
| **Exports** | **$314.8 B** | $302.2 B | +$12.6 B (+4.2%) |
| **Imports** | **$372.1 B** | $356.9 B | +$15.2 B (+4.3%) |

### Components of the Deficit

- **Goods Deficit:** Increased $2.5 billion to $84.6 billion.
- **Services Surplus:** Decreased $0.2 billion to $27.3 billion.

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## Analysis of Flows

### Exports
Exports of goods increased $11.5 billion to $206.9 billion.
- **Industrial supplies and materials:** Increased $10.2 billion (Nonmonetary gold +$8.0B, Natural gas +$1.3B).
- **Services:** Increased $1.1 billion to $107.9 billion (Travel +$0.3B, Financial services +$0.2B).

### Imports
Imports of goods increased $14.0 billion to $291.5 billion.
- **Capital goods:** Increased $7.8 billion (Computers +$5.4B, Computer accessories +$1.5B, Semiconductors +$1.1B).
- **Consumer goods:** Increased $2.2 billion (Pharmaceutical preparations +$1.0B).
- **Automotive:** Increased $1.6 billion.
- **Services:** Increased $1.3 billion to $80.6 billion.

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## Real Goods Deficit (Chained 2017 Dollars)

The real goods deficit increased $0.5 billion (0.6%) to $83.5 billion.
- **Real Exports:** Increased $7.1 billion (4.6%) to $161.9 billion.
- **Real Imports:** Increased $7.6 billion (3.2%) to $245.5 billion.

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## Regional Trade Balances (Census Basis, Monthly)

### Largest Deficits
- **Taiwan:** $21.1 B (up $3.8 B)
- **Mexico:** $16.8 B (up $4.1 B)
- **Vietnam:** $16.5 B
- **China:** $13.1 B

### Largest Surpluses
- **Switzerland:** $7.8 B (up $4.8 B)
- **Netherlands:** $6.8 B
- **Hong Kong:** $6.6 B
- **United Kingdom:** $5.6 B

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## Year-to-Date Perspective
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased $136.1 billion (54.8%) compared to the same period in 2025.
- **Exports:** Increased $62.6 billion (11.3%).
- **Imports:** Decreased $73.5 billion (9.2%).

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*Note: Next release is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.*