The U.S. goods trade deficit was $85.61 billion in August, while the services trade surplus was $26.06 billion.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, the US goods trade deficit in August was $85.61 billion, while the services trade surplus was $26.06 billion. The US trade balance for August was -$59.6 billion, compared to a forecast of -$61 billion and a revised previous figure of -$78.2 billion (originally -$78.3 billion). US exports rose 0.1% month-over-month in August, compared to a 0.3% increase in July; imports fell 5.1% month-over-month, compared to a 5.9% increase in July. (Jinshi)