U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens to $226.8 Billion in Q1 2026

The U.S. current-account deficit, reflecting international economic transactions, expanded by $5.8 billion (2.6%) to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This figure represents 2.9% of current-dollar gross domestic product, an increase from 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025.