U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Expands Slightly in February

The U.S. international trade in goods deficit widened in February, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau. The deficit rose to $84.6 billion from $81.8 billion in January.

• U.S. goods trade deficit rose to $84.6 billion in February.
• This represents an increase from the revised $81.8 billion deficit in January.
• The change is considered modest and in line with recent trends.
• The report is unlikely to cause significant market volatility.
• The data is part of ongoing macroeconomic monitoring.