QatarThe United States trade deficit surged to $77.6 billion in May, driven by rising imports of pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, mobile phones, and automotive parts. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau, imports increased by 3.3% compared to April, reaching $395.3 billion, while exports declined by 3.2% to $317.7 billion. This marked a 42.2% increase in the trade gap from the previous month, the largest jump in a year. The rise in the deficit coincided with a boom in artificial intelligence spending, leading to significant increases in semiconductor imports. Additionally, petroleum imports hit a record high despite ongoing tensions related to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Toyota announced plans to invest $3.6 billion in expanding its U.S. auto production, including moving the production of its Tacoma pickup truck to Texas by 2030. President Donald Trump praised this development, attributing it to the impact of tariffs. The U.S. recorded its largest trade deficits with Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan, China, and the European Union, while its largest trade surpluses were with the Netherlands, Hong Kong, South and Central America,
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