# US trade deficit narrows to $105.0 billion in September

> The US goods and services deficit was $105.0 billion in September 2026, down $0.7 billion from a revised $105.7 billion in August. Exports rose 1.9% and imports 1.2%.

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- Published: 2026-11-06
- Updated: 2026-11-06
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The US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on 4 November 2026 that the goods and services deficit was $105.0 billion in September, down $0.7 billion from $105.7 billion in August, revised ([US international trade in goods and services, September 2026](https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/Press-Release/current_press_release/ft900.pdf)).

## Key figures, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted)

- **Deficit**: $105.0 billion, down 0.7%
- **Exports**: $321.5 billion, up $5.8 billion (1.9%)
- **Imports**: $426.6 billion, up $5.2 billion (1.2%)
- **Goods deficit**: $135.9 billion, down $0.7 billion
- **Services surplus**: $30.9 billion, down less than $0.1 billion

## Behind the numbers

Goods exports rose $5.1 billion to $211.0 billion. On a Census basis, capital goods exports increased $3.8 billion, and foods, feeds and beverages $1.9 billion, with soybeans up $1.3 billion. Goods imports rose $4.4 billion to $346.9 billion; on a Census basis, capital goods imports increased $11.6 billion, including computers (up $7.6 billion) and computer accessories (up $5.7 billion).

Year to date, the deficit was $92.4 billion, or 12.2%, smaller than in the same period of 2025. The three-month average deficit rose $11.3 billion to $101.2 billion.

## Revisions and next release

August's deficit was first reported at $105.6 billion ([August report](/news/us-trade-deficit-widens-to-105-6-billion-in-august-2026/)) and is now $105.7 billion. The October figures are due on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Canada's September trade figures came out the same day: see [Canada's trade surplus widens to $5.4 billion](/news/canada-trade-surplus-widens-to-5-4-billion-september-2026/). For why the balance matters to the dollar, see [how to trade the dollar index](/news/how-to-trade-the-dollar-index/).

## Sources

- [US Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026 (CB 26-178, BEA 26-47), 4 November 2026](https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/Press-Release/current_press_release/ft900.pdf)

## Common questions

### What was the US trade deficit in September 2026?

$105.0 billion, down $0.7 billion from a revised $105.7 billion in August, according to the Census Bureau and BEA on 4 November 2026.

### When is the next US trade report?

The October figures are due on Tuesday 8 December 2026, according to the release.

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