U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026

U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August

U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August, with the U.S. buying more products like crude oil, gold and semiconductors from abroad.

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