美国12月贸易逆差意外扩大 全年缺口仍处历史高位

Group 1 - The December trade deficit in the U.S. widened significantly to $70.3 billion, exceeding the expected median of $55.5 billion from economists [1] - For the entire year of 2025, the cumulative trade deficit reached $901.5 billion, remaining at a historically high level since records began in 1960 [1] - The increase in the trade deficit in December was primarily driven by a surge in imports, which rose by 3.6%, while exports fell by 1.7%, with notable increases in computer parts and vehicle imports [1] Group 2 - The fluctuations in monthly trade data throughout 2025 were closely linked to the ongoing signals regarding tariff policies from the Trump administration, leading to accelerated stockpiling by U.S. importers [1] - Adjusted for price factors, the trade deficit for goods, which measures actual GDP, expanded to $97.1 billion in December, marking the highest level since July of the previous year [1] - The trade deficit with Taiwan reached a record high of $146.8 billion, while the deficit with China significantly narrowed to approximately $202 billion, the lowest in over 20 years, reflecting the impact of high tariffs on Chinese goods [2]