Trade Deficit Relatively Flat in April As Exports Rose

Washington, DC, June 9, 2026—The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.9 billion in April, down $0.7 billion from $56.6 billion in March, revised.

April exports were $327.1 billion, $8.3 billion more than March exports. April imports were $383.0 billion, $7.6 billion more than March imports.

The April decrease in the goods and services deficit reflected a decrease in the goods deficit of $2.4 billion to $83.7 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of $1.7 billion to $27.8 billion.

Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased $213.5 billion, or 49.1%, from the same period in 2025. Exports increased $128.2 billion or 11.3%. Imports decreased $85.3 billion or 5.5%.