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US Trade Deficit Surges Amid AI Spending Boom

Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7

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  • The United States trade deficit jumped to $77.6 billion in May.

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  • Al Jazeera English

    The article highlights the US trade deficit's surge, linking it to AI spending and increased imports, while also noting the impact of tariffs on automotive production and mentioning the US-Israel war on Iran in the context of oil imports.

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