The U.S. goods trade deficit widened in September as imports outpaced export gains, the U.S. Census Bureau’s advance data showed, before a broader goods-and-services report next week.
The seasonally adjusted gap reached $134.9 billion, compared with $132.1 billion in August. Imports added $8.1 billion, or 2.4%, to reach $344.1 billion; exports rose $5.3 billion, or 2.6%, to $209.2 billion.
The estimates include seasonal adjustments but leave out price changes. The bureau said its advance figures drew on nearly complete coverage for September.
The bureau’s release calendar lists Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. ET for the September goods-and-services report.
