U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens to $246.0 Billion in Q2 2026

The U.S. current-account deficit, reflecting international economic transactions, expanded by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, reaching $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This deficit represents 3.0 percent of current-dollar gross domestic product, an increase from 2.7 percent in the first quarter.