U.S. trade deficit might be tariff proof — imports jump to record high in 2025

U.S. trade deficit might be tariff proof — imports jump to record high in 2025 - MarketWatch## Economic Report# U.S. trade deficit might be tariff proof — imports jump to record high in 2025## U.S. posts third largest trade deficit ever. China is a big loser, Vietnam and Taiwan are winners.Published: Feb. 19, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. ETShareResize---Listen(2 min)High tariffs didn't have much effect on chronic U.S. trade deficits. Photo: Yamil Lage/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesHigh tariffs were supposed to slas ...