US trade deficit increases 42.2% in May to $77.6 billion
The U.S. trade deficit saw a sharp increase of 42.2% in May, reaching $77.6 billion, with imports exceeding $395.3 billion — the highest level since March 2025. The rise in imports, especially of capital goods and consumer goods, contributed to supporting demand in AI, transportation, and energy sectors, while imports of computers declined by about $3.4 billion. This deficit continues to reflect ongoing pressures on the U.S. economic growth.
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