The U.S. trade deficit expanded in July following a prior month’s decline. Spending on data centers to meet artificial intelligence infrastructure needs contributed to the rise in imports.
Further verified details were not immediately available.
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in July
Imports surged as data center investments to support AI demand boosted trade flows.
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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 3 Sept 2026 · 14:46 · 1 min read
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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.
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