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China’s new trade front with the world – services

The country is rapidly moving up the global ranks as an exporter of knowledge-intensive products

Exports rose 4.2 per cent in February, driven by gold and natural gas shipments.

US trade deficit widened in February by less than forecast

The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.9% from the prior month to US$57.3 billion

India’s trade deficit narrows to US$27.1 billion in February

India’s trade deficit narrows to US$27.1 billion in February

Officials warn that the escalating crisis around the Strait of Hormuz could stall key shipments, and raise prices

Exports increased 5.5 per cent in January from the prior month, fuelled by outbound shipments of non-monetary gold and other precious metals, as well as computers and aircraft.

US trade gap narrowed in January by more than projected

The gap in goods and services trade shrank more than 25% from the prior month to US$54.5 billion

Above: A container ship at the Port of Seattle. Trade data was notably volatile in 2025 on a month-to-month basis, as US importers reacted to a persistent drumbeat of tariff announcements from US President Donald Trump.

US trade deficit widens, capping one of biggest since 1960

It has expanded to US$70.3 billion in December, culminating in US$901.5 billion for the full year

Imports decreased 3.2 per cent, reflecting declines in inbound shipments of medication and non-monetary gold.

US trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 on imports drop

The goods and services trade gap shrank 39% from the prior month to US$29.4 billion

The September trade figures will help economists fine tune their estimates for third-quarter GDP.

US trade deficit unexpectedly shrinks to smallest since 2020

US exports rose 3% to the second-highest level on record, imports increased a more modest 0.6%

The rise in imports was due to higher prices for gold – which reached a record in October – and silver.

India’s trade deficit widens to record after exports plunge

The gap between exports and imports stood at US$41.68 billion last month

Imports of goods dropped US $19.6 billion to US$261.6 billion. Goods exports fell US$2.3 billion to US$176.1 billion.

US goods trade deficit contracts sharply in August

The goods trade gap narrowed 16.8% to US$85.5 billion last month