U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Less Than Expected To $57.3 Billion In February

The U.S. trade deficit widened in February but by less than expected, according to a Commerce Department report. The smaller-than-forecast increase may modestly temper concerns about external demand but is unlikely to materially shift near-term macro or policy outlooks.

Analysis

The U.S. trade deficit widened in February but by less than expected, according to a Commerce Department report. The smaller-than-forecast increase may modestly temper concerns about external demand but is unlikely to materially shift near-term macro or policy outlooks.