The US goods trade deficit hit a record $1.2T in 2025, driven by a 60% rise in imports of computers and chips to $450B+ since President Trump's inauguration (Ana Swanson/New York Times)

Ana Swanson / New York Times: The US goods trade deficit hit a record $1.2T in 2025, driven by a 60% rise in imports of computers and chips to $450B+ since President Trump's inauguration   —  A recent surge of A.I.-related imports has become an impediment to the smaller trade deficit President Trump wants.