https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-goods-trade-deficit-widens-124559036.html

 

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in July

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened sharply in July as imports surged, suggesting trade could be a major drag on economic growth in the third quarter.

The goods trade gap soared 22.1% to $103.6 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the goods trade deficit would rise to $89.45 billion.

Imports of goods jumped $18.6 billion to $281.5 billion. Goods exports dipped $0.1 billion to $178.0 billion.

Yeah, looks like another winning strike.

Imports increase, while exports decline, because trade partners get the goods, they usually got from the US, elsewhere.

 

And that will only amplify in the future.

 

 

Another boring MAGA thread yawn.

2 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Another boring MAGA thread yawn.

 

Did Yagoda hack your AN account?

No you lot can't go a day without your MAGA addiction its like a drug that needs applying everyday.

8 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

No you lot can't go a day without your MAGA addiction its like a drug that needs applying everyday.

 

From your previous post it is clear you are anti-MAGA, so I assume you must have

 

 

Donald Trump must add one more defeat to the long list of lawsuits he’s filed in recent months, as a federal judge just dismissed his $50 million case against famed Watergate journalist Bob Woodward.
 

And that’s not his only “victory” this month:
 

Maryland judges lawsuit — Tossed. A Trump-appointed judge called it “potentially calamitous.”
 

NY civil fraud case — The half-billion fine was voided, but the fraud verdict still stands. He’s banned from running companies, barred from loans, and the AG is appealing to bring the penalties back.

So much for winning.
Trump’s a loser!

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/trump-loses-50m-suit-against-iconic-watergate-journalist/ar-AA1LqrUN

 

Canada is winning too

 

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2025/08/29/canadian-economy-contracts-16-in-q2-as-tariffs-hit-statcan-says/

5 minutes ago, Celsius said:

Canada is winning too

 

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2025/08/29/canadian-economy-contracts-16-in-q2-as-tariffs-hit-statcan-says/

 

Of course, the economy of all countries in the world will suffer at the moment, as that is Trump's aim.

But let's wait and see who suffers the most by the end of this year.

My prediction is that countries who get hit with high tariffs will keep exporting to the US, because it's the American who pays for those taxes, but in the short term will find other countries for their own imports, and in the long term will find other export markets for their own goods.

17 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

My prediction

Still not tired of being wrong eh

Just now, angryguy said:

Still not tired of being wrong eh

 

Not sure what you're talking about, because every day there is more evidence that I'm not wrong.

The info released today by the US government, was just a single example of that

 

‘Illegal’: Trump rocked by massive ruling 

A US appeals court has ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.

‘Illegal’: Trump rocked by massive ruling | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines

On 8/29/2025 at 4:41 PM, CallumWK said:

Yeah, looks like another winning strike.

Imports increase, while exports decline, because trade partners get the goods, they usually got from the US, elsewhere.

 

And that will only amplify in the future.

 

 

 

USA just lost the opportunity and we choose UK above USA and France, 

 

Press release

Boost for UK Growth and Security as Norway Selects UK Warships in £10 billion partnership 

Billions of pounds will be pumped into the UK economy following Norway’s decision to select British warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Britain for years to come

 

Major export deal sustains 4,000 UK jobs including more than 2,000 in Scotland.

£10 billion boost to UK economy is expected to support more than 400 British companies, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change.

Norway’s biggest ever defence procurement deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates – eight British and at least five Norwegian – operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO’s northern flank.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-for-uk-growth-and-security-as-norway-selects-uk-warships-in-10-billion-partnership

Worth looking at this video link, where you can see how happy business people in the US are with Trump's policies on immigration.

 

Farmers had to let $2 billion crops rotting in the fields because no harvesters.

 

Winning.

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1244332926595685/

12 hours ago, Hummin said:

USA just lost the opportunity and we choose UK above USA and France, 

Smart move.  In the USA you-know-who could very well halt the construction until he gets what he wants, we also know who's bidding he does.  They question the stability of the US and the tacit alliance with The Bear.  And rightly so IMO.

 

On 8/30/2025 at 12:47 AM, BarraMarra said:

Another boring MAGA thread yawn.

Agreed

On 8/30/2025 at 12:41 AM, CallumWK said:

Yeah, looks like another winning strike.

Imports increase, while exports decline, because trade partners get the goods, they usually got from the US, elsewhere.

 

And that will only amplify in the future.

 

 

Sky is falling in.

5 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Sky is falling in.

It could hit you on the head and you wouldn't notice.

Just now, gargamon said:

It could hit you on the head and you wouldn't notice.

You lefties need help

WINNING, is for winners, like the huge WIN Nov 5,that's the 312 EC win, and now a partial listing of the resultant fallout listed below. Enjoy haters!

 

 

Several flame posts removed, memes removed & replies also.

 

A personal & rude comment was also removed @Harrisfan

 

 

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2 hours ago, darbie-foos said:

WINNING, is for winners, like the huge WIN Nov 5,that's the 312 EC win, and now a partial listing of the resultant fallout listed below. Enjoy haters!

 

 

Who enjoys haters??

The real damage is being done in the bond and forex markets.

 

US Treasury bonds that used to be snapped up as a safe haven are now being spurned by investors. China and Japan are not rolling over maturing bonds, which used to be almost automatic. Demand for German bonds is soaring.

 

Central banks are reducing their holdings of USD. They are seeking other currencies regarded as more stable.

 

The Fed is between a rock and a hard place. If it reduces interest rates, it risks stoking inflation, already on a knife edge due to tariffs. If it holds the line, job growth figures will get even more dismal, as will capital investment in new industries.

 

I suppose winning can be found in cheaper exports, except other countries are turning their back on American goods and services.

 

 

In the Game of Thrones, Modi now holds the full deck as The Don is trumped.
 

India pays the tariffs, Russia pockets the oil cash.
Modi ghosts the Nobel calls — bromance dead.
Quad summit scrapped — ego in ashes.
Xi shakes hands, and India’s a partner.
 

The world’s 3rd largest economy turns east.
The last regional check on China is gone — more allies and partners will follow.
Pick your pariah: Putin, Xi, or Trump.

Sources:
India unveils plan to get around Trump’s 50% tariffs
Trump phone call boast about Nobel prize set off feud with Modi
Trump cancels India Quad visit as tensions grow
India and China are partners, not rivals, Modi and Xi say

 

 

21 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

You lefties need help

the only ones who need help are the MAGAS

Russia 'makes a mockery of Trump' with its intention to extend the war in Ukraine

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Samuel Clench

Good morning! After a solid hour of computer updates – I kid you not, an hour, during which I pondered the total reliance we now have on technology, and its various drawbacks, and the merits of returning to a medieval society – we are ready to get stuck in.

It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump met with Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House, and said Vladimir Putin had agreed to hold a peace summit with the Ukrainian leader within a fortnight. That has not happened. Which, to be frank, is to nobody’s great surprise.

Instead we have fresh comments from the Russian army’s chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, suggesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will continue through the European autumn. That would mean a continuation of the fighting until pretty much the end of the year, at least.

“The implementation of the tasks of the (invasion) by the Joint Group of Troops will continue by conducting offensive actions,” Gerasimov said, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry.

US politics live: Russia signals its intention to continue its invasion of Ukraine, ‘making a mockery’ of Donald Trump’s peace efforts | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines

 

 

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On 8/31/2025 at 8:56 AM, Hummin said:

USA just lost the opportunity and we choose UK above USA and France, 

You lie.  The USA does not build warships for other countries. 

 

Because of laws like the Arms Export Control Act and security concerns, advanced U.S. warships (like destroyers and submarines) are not built for foreign governments.

8 minutes ago, TedG said:

You lie.  The USA does not build warships for other countries. 

 

Because of laws like the Arms Export Control Act and security concerns, advanced U.S. warships (like destroyers and submarines) are not built for foreign governments.

I guess the AUKUS pact to sell Australia secondhand Virginia-class nuclear submarines, and the joint development of new SSN-AUKUS  submarines, does not exist in your world.

 

So Australia parting with $1.07 billion already was for nothing.

 

The last time I looked, nuclear submarines are classed as warships, and quite advanced ones.

So much better "WINNING" with Trump than Biden in his last four years! Just think, we have another 3.4 years left with Trump winning-LOL. The Lefties heads will keep exploding! LOL

8 minutes ago, Dan747 said:

So much better "WINNING" with Trump than Biden in his last four years! Just think, we have another 3.4 years left with Trump winning-LOL. The Lefties heads will keep exploding! LOL

Only a financial illiterate could post as you do.

39 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I guess the AUKUS pact to sell Australia secondhand Virginia-class nuclear submarines, and the joint development of new SSN-AUKUS  submarines, does not exist in your world.

 

So Australia parting with $1.07 billion already was for nothing.

 

The last time I looked, nuclear submarines are classed as warships, and quite advanced ones.

Just don't read his posts or reply, he is full of it.