U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in Second Quarter 2026

The U.S. current-account deficit, reflecting international economic transactions, widened by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This deficit now represents 3.0 percent of current-dollar gross domestic product, an increase from 2.7 percent in the first quarter. Additionally, the U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in August 2026 to $105.6 billion.