US imports from China, Jan–Aug 2026
$190.317B, down about 16.3% from the same period in 2025.
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US imports from China
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Connect the export and import sides of trade. Not an actual route map.US imports from China: August 2026 monthly update
MONTHLY TRADE UPDATE / 2026-08
Official monthly figures are shown before interpretation. They are macro trade statistics, not shipment records or buyer intent.
What changed
US exports to China, Jan–Aug 2026
$76.990B, up about 1.3% from the same period in 2025.
US goods trade deficit, Jan–Aug 2026
$113.327B, with the deficit narrowing about 25.1% from the same period in 2025.
| Measure | July 2026 | August 2026 | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US imports from China | 25.584 | 25.411 | -0.7% |
| US exports to China | 10.346 | 9.048 | -12.5% |
| US goods trade deficit | 15.238 | 16.363 | +7.4% |
Source and scope: US Census Bureau, FT900, Exhibit 19. Goods on a Census basis, seasonally adjusted. Import values generally exclude US duties, freight and insurance. Monthly figures may be revised. View the archived official release ↗
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1. Define the question
Did US imports from China increase in August 2026 from July?
2. Hold the basis constant
Use US Census FT900 Exhibit 19: seasonally adjusted, Census basis, goods trade, USD billions.
3. Compare the result
Imports declined from $25.584B to $25.411B, about 0.7% month over month. US exports to China fell faster, widening the deficit by about 7.4%.
4. State the limit
A slight decline in the total does not establish lower demand for a product or that a business stopped buying. Product conclusions require consistent HS-level data and verified records.
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