FX.co ★ U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in December to $70.3 Billion

The U.S. trade balance deteriorated markedly in December 2025, with the deficit expanding to -$70.30 billion, up from -$56.80 billion in November 2025. The latest figures highlight a significant month-on-month worsening in the nation’s external balance.

The data, updated on 19 February 2026, show that the December shortfall represents a substantial increase in the gap between U.S. imports and exports at the end of 2025. While specific drivers behind the shift were not provided, the move from November’s -$56.80 billion to December’s -$70.30 billion underscores mounting pressure on the U.S. trade position as the year closed.