[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Neil Sethi [@neilksethi](/creator/twitter/neilksethi) on x 12.4K followers Created: 2025-04-29 13:00:52 UTC After some moderation in the goods trade balance in February, March showed a return to a record goods trade deficit with an increase of $14bn (9.5%) bringing the deficit to $162bn, well above the expected $145bn which will create a further drag on 1Q GDP. It is now up ~$59bn since Oct (65%). Imports were +5.0% (driven by a +27.5% jump in consumer goods) to $343bn while exports were up +1.2% (so a positive there) to $181bn (led by industrial supplies, autos, and food/feed/beverage).  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$343bn](/topic/$343bn) [$59bn](/topic/$59bn) [gdp](/topic/gdp) [$145bn](/topic/$145bn) [$162bn](/topic/$162bn) [$14bn](/topic/$14bn) [government spending](/topic/government-spending) [gdp growth](/topic/gdp-growth) [Post Link](https://x.com/neilksethi/status/1917202423908643327)
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Neil Sethi @neilksethi on x 12.4K followers
Created: 2025-04-29 13:00:52 UTC
After some moderation in the goods trade balance in February, March showed a return to a record goods trade deficit with an increase of $14bn (9.5%) bringing the deficit to $162bn, well above the expected $145bn which will create a further drag on 1Q GDP.
It is now up ~$59bn since Oct (65%). Imports were +5.0% (driven by a +27.5% jump in consumer goods) to $343bn while exports were up +1.2% (so a positive there) to $181bn (led by industrial supplies, autos, and food/feed/beverage).
XXXXX engagements
Related Topics $343bn $59bn gdp $145bn $162bn $14bn government spending gdp growth
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