U.S. trade deficit expanded to $71.5 billion in May, with export decline as the main reason

According to Deep Tide TechFlow, the U.S. trade deficit expanded to $71.5 billion in May, an increase of 19% compared to April. Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that imports fell to $350.5 billion in May, while exports decreased to $279 billion. The White House's negotiating stance has led to significant fluctuations in monthly trade data.