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Trump administration's tariff offensive has fundamentally failed to reduce U.S. import volumes, creating a critical window for cross-border e-commerce sellers to restructure sourcing strategies.** According to Bureau of Economic Analysis data released February 2026, the U.S. goods trade deficit increased 5.7% in 2025 despite the highest tariff rates (16.9% average) since 1932. The merchandise trade deficit reached a record $1.2 trillion, contradicting the administration's core justification for the policy now under Supreme Court review. This policy failure signals an imminent reversal, presenting time-sensitive opportunities for sellers to lock in favorable sourcing arrangements before tariff relief reshuffles competitive dynamics.\n\n**The tariff regime has restructured trade patterns rather than reducing import volumes—a critical distinction for seller strategy.** Imports from China tumbled 30% to their lowest level since 2009, shrinking the U.S.-China goods deficit to $202 billion (smallest in two decades). However, American importers compensated by sourcing from Vietnam, India, Mexico, and Southeast Asian nations, creating record trade deficits with these regions. U.S. imports grew 4.7% to $4.3 trillion in 2025 while exports increased 6.2% to $3.4 trillion. This trade diversion effect demonstrates that tariffs increased costs for foreign goods without creating domestic production capacity. For sellers, this means: (1) China-sourced products now face 25-35% tariff premiums, making alternative suppliers temporarily cost-competitive; (2) Vietnamese and Indian suppliers have established new manufacturing capacity specifically to circumvent China tariffs; (3) Chinese manufacturers have established factories outside China to maintain market access, creating new sourcing opportunities.\n\n**The policy's economic failure creates a Supreme Court reversal scenario that could dramatically shift competitive positioning by mid-2026.** Public sentiment has turned sharply against tariffs, with widespread characterization as \"regressive taxes on American consumers.\" Federal Reserve Bank of New York research confirms American businesses and consumers bore most tariff costs, not foreign exporters. The trade deficit surged 32.6% in December 2025 as imports rose and exports fell, raising questions about policy sustainability. Agricultural exports collapsed—U.S. soybean exports plummeted from $25.8 billion (2024) to $17.5 billion (2025) as China boycotted American crops. If the Supreme Court rules against the tariff policy, sellers face a compressed timeline: tariff relief could eliminate the current cost advantage of non-China sourcing within 60-90 days, forcing sellers to either accept margin compression or rapidly shift back to China suppliers. American manufacturers shed 80,000+ jobs despite tariff protections, indicating the policy failed even its secondary objective of domestic job creation.",[61,64,67,70,73,76,79],{"title":62,"answer":63,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Are there specific tariff exemptions or reduced rates I should exploit?","Yes—several categories have lower tariff rates or exemptions: (1) Certain raw materials and components (5-10% rates) qualify for lower tariffs; (2) Products manufactured in Free Trade Agreement countries (Mexico, South Korea, Australia) face reduced rates; (3) Goods under $800 imported by individuals may qualify for de minimis exemptions; (4) Some agricultural products have seasonal tariff variations. However, the average U.S. tariff rate reached 16.9% by January 2026—the highest since 1932—indicating broad tariff coverage. Sellers should audit their product portfolio's HS codes at hts.usitc.gov to identify any lower-tariff alternatives. The trade data shows imports from Mexico surged as companies exploited USMCA tariff advantages. Sellers should consult customs brokers to identify legitimate tariff reduction strategies, but avoid origin fraud schemes (Chinese manufacturers establishing fake factories outside China). The Supreme Court case undermines the tariff policy's legal foundation, making aggressive tariff arbitrage strategies risky if policy reverses.",{"title":65,"answer":66,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What are the compliance risks of sourcing from new suppliers in Vietnam or India?","New suppliers in Vietnam and India require 4-8 weeks for qualification, including factory audits, quality testing, and customs documentation setup. Compliance risks include: (1) Customs classification errors—misclassifying HS codes can result in penalties of 20-50% of shipment value; (2) Origin certification—products must meet 'country of origin' requirements (typically 35% local content threshold); (3) Supply chain transparency—some Chinese manufacturers have established factories outside China to circumvent tariffs, creating origin fraud risks; (4) Quality variability—new suppliers may have inconsistent quality standards. The Census Bureau data shows trade deficits with Vietnam and Southeast Asia surged as companies rerouted supply chains, indicating rapid scaling of alternative suppliers. Sellers should implement: (1) Third-party factory audits; (2) Origin certification verification; (3) Quality control sampling on first 3-5 shipments; (4) Customs broker consultation for HS code classification. The Supreme Court case timeline suggests 60-90 days before potential policy reversal, creating urgency for supplier qualification.",{"title":68,"answer":69,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What happens to my sourcing costs if tariffs are reversed by the Supreme Court?","If the Supreme Court rules against the tariff policy, sellers sourcing from China could see immediate cost reductions of 15-25% as tariff premiums disappear. Conversely, sellers who invested in establishing Vietnam/India supply chains face margin compression unless they can maintain price premiums or negotiate volume discounts with new suppliers. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirmed that American businesses and consumers bore most tariff costs, meaning tariff relief would flow directly to seller margins or consumer prices. Sellers should model three scenarios: (1) tariffs maintained at current 16.9% average; (2) tariffs reduced 50% by mid-2026; (3) tariffs eliminated entirely. The trade deficit surged 32.6% in December 2025, suggesting policy unsustainability and increasing reversal probability.",{"title":71,"answer":72,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Which product categories are most affected by the China tariff restructuring?","Electronics, consumer goods, textiles, and machinery categories show the highest tariff impact, with average rates of 20-35% on Chinese imports. Agricultural products experienced severe disruption—U.S. soybean exports collapsed from $25.8 billion (2024) to $17.5 billion (2025) due to Chinese boycotts. Sellers in consumer electronics, apparel, footwear, and home goods should prioritize supply chain audits. Categories with lower tariff rates (5-10%) like certain raw materials and components show less sourcing pressure. The trade data shows imports from Vietnam and India surged specifically in electronics and consumer goods, indicating these categories have successfully established alternative supply chains.",{"title":74,"answer":75,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How do I calculate the tariff impact on my specific product's profitability?","Use the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code lookup at hts.usitc.gov to identify your product's current tariff rate (typically 15-35% for China-sourced goods as of January 2026). Calculate: (Product Cost × Current Tariff Rate) = Tariff Cost per Unit. For example, a $20 product from China with 25% tariff = $5 tariff cost per unit. Compare this to alternative sourcing: Vietnam/India tariff rates are typically 5-15%, so the same product costs $1-3 in tariffs. However, Vietnam sourcing may add 10-15% to product cost due to supplier premiums and logistics. The net savings window is 90-120 days before tariff reversal. The trade deficit data shows U.S. imports grew 4.7% to $4.3 trillion despite tariffs, indicating consumer demand remains robust—meaning tariff costs are being passed to consumers, not absorbed by sellers.",{"title":77,"answer":78,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Should I shift my entire supply chain away from China right now?","No—a complete shift is premature given the high probability of tariff policy reversal by mid-2026. Instead, implement a phased diversification strategy: (1) Identify 20-30% of SKUs suitable for Vietnam/India sourcing (typically lower-complexity products); (2) Establish supplier relationships with 2-3 alternative vendors in parallel; (3) Negotiate flexible volume commitments (not long-term contracts) with new suppliers; (4) Monitor Supreme Court proceedings and policy signals. China imports dropped 30% to their lowest level since 2009, but American importers compensated by sourcing from alternatives—indicating the market has already partially shifted. The risk of over-committing to alternative suppliers before tariff reversal could lock you into higher costs post-reversal. Sellers should maintain China sourcing for 60-70% of volume while testing alternatives.",{"title":80,"answer":81,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How much can sellers save by sourcing from Vietnam or India instead of China right now?","Sellers can achieve 15-25% cost savings by sourcing from Vietnam, India, and Southeast Asia compared to China-sourced products, due to the 25-35% tariff premium on Chinese goods. However, this advantage is temporary and time-sensitive. If the Supreme Court rules against the tariff policy (expected by mid-2026), tariff relief could eliminate this cost advantage within 60-90 days. Sellers must calculate the payback period for establishing new supplier relationships—typically 4-8 weeks for qualification and first shipment. The window to lock in favorable pricing from alternative suppliers before tariff reversal is approximately 90-120 days from February 2026.",[83,88,92,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,137,141,144,148,151,155,159,163,166,169,173,176,180,184,188,191,195,199,203,207,211,215,218,222,226,230,234,238,241,245,249,253,257,261,265,269,273,277,281,284,287,290,294,298,302,306,311],{"id":84,"title":85,"source":86,"logo":54,"time":87},448542,"Trump touts decline in US trade deficit despite meager decrease","https://thehill.com/business/5744684-trump-claims-trade-deficit-fall/","2D AGO",{"id":89,"title":90,"source":91,"logo":5,"time":87},448541,"Imports surge, exports slide as US trade gap expands beyond forecasts","https://www.businessreport.com/article/imports-surge-exports-slide-as-us-trade-gap-expands-beyond-forecasts",{"id":93,"title":94,"source":95,"logo":42,"time":96},448540,"Bitcoin price news: BTC climbs to $67,000 as Trump says U.S. deficit cut by 78%","https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/bitcoin-shakes-off-u-s-session-losses-as-trump-says-u-s-trade-deficit-cut-by-78","3D AGO",{"id":98,"title":99,"source":100,"logo":38,"time":87},448546,"US trade deficit surged in December, ending 2025 nearly identical to 2024 after year of erratic Trump tariff policy","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-trade-deficit-surged-in-december-ending-2025-nearly-identical-to-2024-after-year-of-erratic-trump-tariff-policy-145140825.html",{"id":102,"title":103,"source":104,"logo":13,"time":87},448545,"Dow Jones Slips as U.S. Trade Deficit Surges to $70 Billion","https://www.tipranks.com/news/dow-jones-slips-as-trade-deficit-surges-to-70-billion",{"id":106,"title":107,"source":108,"logo":26,"time":87},448544,"U.S. Trade Deficit Jumped in December","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-02-19-2026/card/u-s-trade-deficit-jumped-at-the-end-of-2025-IUDY6geiErbTqqEqyaRN?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqdLD8OjfS5NgETpcL-Cfcr2Wc-PirNptUhjT8YK--NZfdQ8ubQAAooi&gaa_ts=6997a9d9&gaa_sig=ujXxlEyos26QJPnhaxM2b2IFMz-sN8MCv8U8KL-EBDItZsmx6QBqW7rh2mbOPTU7jb4uT_0uOOBB2-Qo88nxtg%3D%3D",{"id":110,"title":111,"source":112,"logo":40,"time":87},448543,"US Notches One of Its Biggest Annual Trade Gaps Since 1960","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-trade-deficit-widens-capping-135038693.html",{"id":114,"title":115,"source":116,"logo":32,"time":87},448539,"These Three Charts Give a Sober Look at Trade Balances","https://pro.thestreet.com/market-commentary/these-three-charts-give-a-sober-look-at-trade-balances",{"id":118,"title":119,"source":120,"logo":5,"time":87},448538,"Trump's Trade Math: Bold, Confident, And $900 Billion Off The Mark","https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/02/50725721/2025-annual-trade-deficit-donald-trump-tariffs-analysis",{"id":122,"title":123,"source":124,"logo":56,"time":87},448537,"Trade deficit hit record high in 2025 after Trump said tariffs would end it","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trade-deficit-hit-record-high-164234492.html",{"id":126,"title":127,"source":128,"logo":44,"time":87},448536,"Trump Said Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit. Instead, It Hit a Record High in 2025.","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-said-tariffs-reduce-trade-170018547.html",{"id":130,"title":131,"source":132,"logo":12,"time":87},448490,"U.S. trade deficit stayed high last year as tariffs scrambled sourcing","https://www.homeaccentstoday.com/industry-news/u-s-trade-deficit-stayed-high-last-year-as-tariffs-scrambled-sourcing/",{"id":134,"title":135,"source":136,"logo":29,"time":87},449583,"America imported a record amount last year despite seismic trade policy changes","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-trade-deficit-grew-in-december/ar-AA1WFPZs",{"id":138,"title":139,"source":140,"logo":55,"time":87},449582,"US trade deficit widens sharply in December, testing Trump tariff claims","https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3344047/us-trade-deficit-widens-sharply-december-testing-trump-tariff-claims",{"id":142,"title":107,"source":143,"logo":26,"time":87},449581,"https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-02-19-2026/card/u-s-trade-deficit-jumped-at-the-end-of-2025-IUDY6geiErbTqqEqyaRN?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeEZFwhjCHa1gEcildUsN2dUmS0rT7bx8VxMBMTzaeVzMpKjhWLP1t7&gaa_ts=6997e1f1&gaa_sig=cHxuEXP5NZ-3mtGcgYFvtBNC1oi1ZVl_asOHkf-ldWi7sNGpm3_GML4CteXj1oP3ykWxo71X83xKo4rftWJa6w%3D%3D",{"id":145,"title":146,"source":147,"logo":58,"time":87},449580,"US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs","https://apnews.com/article/trump-trade-deficit-tariffs-china-9eb6bd10ff635d63e46ee99d34ce1d05",{"id":149,"title":123,"source":150,"logo":47,"time":87},448531,"https://qz.com/trump-tariffs-us-trade-deficit-2025",{"id":152,"title":153,"source":154,"logo":34,"time":87},448530,"US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-trade-deficit-hits-fresh-162927062.html",{"id":156,"title":157,"source":158,"logo":25,"time":87},449584,"US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025","https://www.news-shield.com/news/national/article_d041a83b-50f4-533b-b22e-fdd901ede23f.html",{"id":160,"title":161,"source":162,"logo":16,"time":87},448535,"Trump’s Tariffs Send US Trade Deficit With China to 21-Year Low","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/trump-s-tariffs-send-us-trade-deficit-with-china-to-21-year-low",{"id":164,"title":127,"source":165,"logo":24,"time":87},448534,"https://reason.com/2026/02/19/trump-said-tariffs-would-reduce-the-trade-deficit-instead-it-hit-a-record-high-in-2025/",{"id":167,"title":153,"source":168,"logo":57,"time":87},448533,"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge4yxwnlno",{"id":170,"title":171,"source":172,"logo":30,"time":87},448532,"US Trade Deficit Dipped To $901B In 2025","https://www.law360.com/internationaltrade/articles/2443639/us-trade-deficit-dipped-to-901b-in-2025",{"id":174,"title":111,"source":175,"logo":43,"time":87},448528,"https://gcaptain.com/us-notches-one-of-its-biggest-annual-trade-gaps-since-1960/",{"id":177,"title":178,"source":179,"logo":35,"time":87},448527,"US trade deficit widened in December; 2025 goods trade gap highest on record","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-trade-deficit-widened-in-december-2025-goods-trade-gap-highest-on-record/ar-AA1WGFZ1",{"id":181,"title":182,"source":183,"logo":23,"time":87},448526,"Trade deficit jumps 32.6% despite Trump tariffs","https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/02/19/breaking-news/trade-deficit-jumps-32-6-despite-trump-tariffs/",{"id":185,"title":186,"source":187,"logo":18,"time":87},448525,"Trade Deficit Is Near Record High Despite Tariffs","https://www.newser.com/story/384039/us-imports-hit-record-high-despite-tariffs.html",{"id":189,"title":178,"source":190,"logo":5,"time":87},448529,"https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/19/us-trade-deficit-widened-december-2025/88758924007/",{"id":192,"title":193,"source":194,"logo":15,"time":87},447672,"Ticker: Trade deficit narrows; Mortgages at 3-year low","https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/19/ticker-trade-deficit-narrows-mortgages-at-3-year-low/",{"id":196,"title":197,"source":198,"logo":19,"time":87},448487,"U.S. trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs","https://triblive.com/news/wire-stories/u-s-trade-deficit-declined-in-2025-but-gap-for-goods-hits-a-record-despite-trump-tariffs/",{"id":200,"title":201,"source":202,"logo":22,"time":87},448520,"US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge","https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/19/us-trade-deficit-swells-in-december-as-imports-surge",{"id":204,"title":205,"source":206,"logo":49,"time":87},449576,"Devastating new numbers could doom Trump at the Supreme Court: analysis","https://www.rawstory.com/trump-tariffs-2675287015/",{"id":208,"title":209,"source":210,"logo":52,"time":87},449575,"Despite tariffs, U.S. trade deficit hits $901 billion","https://www.livenowfox.com/video/fmc-flmd1azf2i52m498",{"id":212,"title":213,"source":214,"logo":33,"time":87},448286,"Dow Jones Today: DJIA Drops as Trade Deficit Widens Sharply; Trump Sends Warning to Iran","https://www.tipranks.com/news/dow-jones-today-djia-drops-as-trade-deficit-widens-sharply-trump-sends-warning-to-iran",{"id":216,"title":131,"source":217,"logo":46,"time":87},449574,"https://www.furnituretoday.com/tariffs/u-s-trade-deficit-stayed-high-last-year-as-tariffs-scrambled-sourcing/",{"id":219,"title":220,"source":221,"logo":48,"time":87},449573,"Trump's trade math: Bold, confident, and $900 billion off the mark","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/trump-s-trade-math-bold-confident-and-900-billion-off-the-mark/ar-AA1WGAM6?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":223,"title":224,"source":225,"logo":50,"time":87},448524,"Trade deficit hit $901.5 billion in 2025, one of largest gaps recorded","https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trade-deficit-hit-901-5-191024260.html",{"id":227,"title":228,"source":229,"logo":51,"time":87},448523,"Trade Gap Widens: US Deficit Surges as Tariff Turmoil Grips 2026 Markets","https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/marketminute-2026-2-19-trade-gap-widens-us-deficit-surges-as-tariff-turmoil-grips-2026-markets",{"id":231,"title":232,"source":233,"logo":5,"time":87},449579,"Treasury Yields Rise as U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Trade Deficit Widens","https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-021926/card/treasury-yields-rise-as-u-s-jobless-claims-decline-trade-deficit-widens-Bkpyp906BI4016LjYGET?modCode=hp_LEDE_C_LC_1&gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqf_C9pQCDo-q4AnGXv4OkIAibLujbrHxsyFpHWo5xdC9WqJfvAYVWXE&gaa_ts=6997e1f1&gaa_sig=VJCG0dyl0xUTHDu5l_i_8WT2hUXjSGsFU0P4FxNj6W7CUgg9yW7lw6l4dQnv41-5xNxu7-0z2jit21i7O5Z5DQ%3D%3D",{"id":235,"title":236,"source":237,"logo":11,"time":87},448489,"Tariffs have failed to shrink the trade deficit as promised","https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/02/19/tariffs-were-supposed-to-shrink-the-trade-deficit-they-havent",{"id":239,"title":232,"source":240,"logo":5,"time":87},448522,"https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-021926/card/treasury-yields-rise-as-u-s-jobless-claims-decline-trade-deficit-widens-Bkpyp906BI4016LjYGET?modCode=hp_LEDE_C_LC_1&gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqctLktZFnOwN9oR_pRCzqIIl5xaolJRl15GeKS60nkReJl_OnKcOOuh&gaa_ts=6997a9d9&gaa_sig=fckH2SxUjmPtGiSE5mpwPcKJN0pbYlrLZXKeFu22QU6zUPnBoSJQI0N76V3XjvI4YYgyoIEi5-YorCVZd2eLfQ%3D%3D",{"id":242,"title":243,"source":244,"logo":28,"time":87},449578,"investingLive Americas market news wrap: Rising US trade deficit dims GDP forecast","https://investinglive.com/news/investinglive-americas-market-news-wrap-rising-us-trade-deficit-dims-gdp-forecast-20260219/",{"id":246,"title":247,"source":248,"logo":27,"time":87},448488,"Trump's trade deficit was third highest on record even despite his tariffs upending the global economy, Commerce Dept. says","https://fortune.com/2026/02/19/trump-tariffs-third-highest-2025-commerce-department-trade-deficit-gap/",{"id":250,"title":251,"source":252,"logo":17,"time":87},448521,"Supreme Court IEEPA ruling looms. Tariffs didn’t shrink trade deficit","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/supreme-court-ieepa-ruling-looms-tariffs-didn-t-shrink-trade-deficit/ar-AA1WGP0t?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":254,"title":255,"source":256,"logo":5,"time":87},449577,"Donald Trump Promised to Balance U.S. Trade to Rebuild American Manufacturing: That Is Not What Happened in 2025, New Data Show","https://www.economicliberties.us/press-release/donald-trump-promised-to-balance-u-s-trade-to-rebuild-american-manufacturing-that-is-not-what-happened-in-2025-new-data-show/",{"id":258,"title":259,"source":260,"logo":20,"time":87},449698,"In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High","https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/business/economy/imports-tariffs-trade-deficit.html",{"id":262,"title":263,"source":264,"logo":37,"time":87},448517,"US Trade Deficit Widens Amid Trump’s Trade War: Evening Briefing Americas","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-19/us-trade-deficit-widens-amid-trump-s-trade-war-evening-briefing-americas",{"id":266,"title":267,"source":268,"logo":5,"time":87},448516,"U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump’s tariffs policy","https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/19/tariffs-trade-deficit-2025/",{"id":270,"title":271,"source":272,"logo":5,"time":87},448515,"Opinion | New numbers hurt Trump’s case at the Supreme Court","https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/19/trade-tariffs-deficit-supreme-court/",{"id":274,"title":275,"source":276,"logo":5,"time":87},448519,"Trump celebrates an utterly imaginary '78% reduction' in US trade deficit (he's off by 38,900%)","https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/19/2369470/-Trump-celebrates-an-utterly-imaginary-78-reduction-in-US-trade-deficit-he-s-off-by-38-900",{"id":278,"title":279,"source":280,"logo":39,"time":87},448518,"Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Lose Momentum on Record-High Goods Deficit; Trump’s Warning to Iran","https://www.tipranks.com/news/stock-market-today-spy-qqq-lose-momentum-on-record-high-goods-deficit-trumps-warning-to-iran",{"id":282,"title":107,"source":283,"logo":26,"time":87},450473,"https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-02-19-2026/card/u-s-trade-deficit-jumped-at-the-end-of-2025-IUDY6geiErbTqqEqyaRN?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfzXLD1ZPVARH0C355v7FxBQbvwJ58GlnWE5ycqPrUrxl2U-arp5RWo&gaa_ts=6998194b&gaa_sig=Z3aSJqoGGHx8O-D4XzPOmKdRBjmJmWEjgGARcFOAih4WO4gGq_8uoYidWlE3w0zHEUXfv_vr7zXW9T2rYU2sZQ%3D%3D",{"id":285,"title":232,"source":286,"logo":5,"time":87},450472,"https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-021926/card/treasury-yields-rise-as-u-s-jobless-claims-decline-trade-deficit-widens-Bkpyp906BI4016LjYGET?modCode=hp_LEDE_C_LC_1&gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfqZI4JSj-73ngO197KlrofG6rrVDIq82QRcccZlhZOBmO_TCgteftL&gaa_ts=6998194b&gaa_sig=JczG1Yi2Pko-WogR1DZhqF04gxQ_75lgaqOj-T4p_nsMydMKbnRrhDr-jLuvr4Mqek4feQKlLYYViD2jp6gp_A%3D%3D",{"id":288,"title":127,"source":289,"logo":53,"time":87},450474,"https://www.aol.com/news/trump-said-tariffs-reduce-trade-170018137.html",{"id":291,"title":292,"source":293,"logo":41,"time":87},450471,"Trump Claims 78% Trade Deficit Drop From Tariffs, But Full-Year Data Tells A Different Story","https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/did-trump-tariffs-really-slash-us-trade-deficit/cZRjZULR4wX",{"id":295,"title":296,"source":297,"logo":36,"time":87},450470,"U.S. trade deficit widened in December","https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2026/02/u-s-trade-deficit-widened-in-december/",{"id":299,"title":300,"source":301,"logo":45,"time":87},448547,"Trump Claimed Trade Gap Shrank By 78%—But It Settled Near A Historic High In 2025","https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/02/19/us-trade-gap-widened-in-december-despite-trumps-tariffs/",{"id":303,"title":304,"source":305,"logo":21,"time":87},450469,"U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Hits All-Time High In 2025 - What Does It Mean For Q4 GDP?","https://seekingalpha.com/article/4872657-us-goods-trade-deficit-hits-all-time-high-in-2025-what-does-it-mean-for-q4-gdp",{"id":307,"title":308,"source":309,"logo":14,"time":310},450468,"The US is importing like there’s no tariffs","https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2026/02/20/the-us-is-importing-like-there-s-no-tariffs","1D AGO",{"id":312,"title":313,"source":314,"logo":31,"time":87},450467,"Daily World Briefing, Feb. 20","https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278878069/daily-world-briefing-feb-20","#3b09e3ff","#3b09e34d",1771752649562]