Event Brief
US Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in December
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: The US trade deficit rose to a record US$1.24 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs.
WHO: US Commerce Department
WHAT: Trade deficit report
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Increased gap between exports and imports
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