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WSJ Economy · Feb 19, 2026 3:39 PM EST GeopoliticsMacro

The U.S. trade deficit jumped in December, the latest leg of a turbulent year for America’s trading relationships under the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration

The trade deficit has followed a rocky course over the past 12 months, buffeted by Trump’s aggressive renegotiations with trading partners.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped in December, the latest leg of a turbulent year for America’s trading relationships under the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration
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