US Trade Deficit Hits Largest Since March 2025
Straits Times reports July gap widened due to AI product imports and reduced exports.
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According to The Straits Times, the United States saw its trade deficit grow to the biggest level recorded since March 2025. The outlet cites rising purchases of semiconductors, servers and related equipment for artificial intelligence systems as a key driver. It also points to drops in sales of crude oil and gold overseas. The report frames the July figures against the backdrop of expanding AI infrastructure spending.
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