Trump’s Tariffs Shrank the U.S. Trade Deficit in September
The New York Times • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
In September, U.S. imports and exports increased following the implementation of President Trump's global tariffs, leading to a continued decline in the trade deficit, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
36
Velocity (0-40)
9 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
14
Breadth (0-15)
9 unique
Total Score93/100
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