Trade deficit ticks up

The U.S. trade deficit climbed to $88.6 billion in July, marking its highest level in more than a year and raising fresh concerns about the health of American exports. Data from the Commerce Department suggests that imports continue to outpace domestic sales, a trend that has implications for the dollar, inflation, and the broader trade policy debate. The uptick comes at a sensitive moment as policymakers weigh the economic fallout of ongoing tariff disputes and shifting global supply chains.

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trade deficit ticks up The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new data from the Commerce Department. © Mario Tama, Getty...