U.S. Current Account Deficit Increases in Early 2026

The United States' current account deficit expanded to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $5.8 billion from the previous quarter. This figure now accounts for 2.9 percent of the nation's gross domestic product, reflecting a widening gap in international economic transactions. The data also notes the U.S. net international investment position at -$21.27 trillion.