The U.S. international trade deficit widened in September, rising 1.3 percent to $54.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Both imports and exports rose by 1.5 percent. August’s trade deficit was downwardly revised from $53.2 billion to $53.3 billion. The goods deficit increased 0.8 percent to $77.2 billion, while the services surplus ...

In an uncertain trade policy environment, agricultural lenders and producers prepare for difficult times on the farm.

The U.S. international trade deficit widened in August, rising 6.4 percent to $53.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Imports rose 0.6 percent, while exports fell 0.8 percent. July’s trade deficit was downwardly revised from $50.1 billion to $50.0 billion. The goods deficit increased 4.8 percent to $76.7 billion, while the services ...

The U.S. international trade deficit widened in July, rising 9.5 percent to $50.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Imports rose 0.9 percent, while exports fell 1.0 percent. June’s trade deficit was downwardly revised from $46.3 billion to $45.7 billion. The goods deficit increased 6.1 percent to $73.1 billion, while the services ...

As the Trump administration considers strategies for modernizing U.S. trade policy, BAFT -- ABA’s global transaction banking subsidiary -- wrote to policymakers outlining several priorities to promote free and fair trade and increase economic growth and job creation.

The Engage China coalition of 12 financial trade associations, including ABA and BAFT -- ABA’s global transaction banking subsidiary -- today called on the Trump administration to continue working to create a level playing field and increase market access for financial services firms seeking to do business in China.

BAFT, ABA’s global transaction banking subsidiary, today announced the election of new officers for the 2017-2018 association year.

BAFT, ABA’s global transaction banking subsidiary, and The Clearing House have published a guidance paper to help banks comply with sanctions requirements for transactions related to the shipment of goods.

BAFT -- ABA’s global transaction banking subsidiary -- and the Wolfsberg Group and the Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce today released a set of trade finance principles that address the due diligence required by global and regional financial institutions of all sizes in the financing of international trade.

The U.S. international trade deficit expanded in October to $42.6 billion, up from $36.2 billion in September, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of Economic Analysis. The expansion reflected a $3.4 billion decrease in exports along with a $3.0 billion increase in imports. The goods deficit increased $6.3 billion to $63.4 billion, while the services surplus fell $0.1 billion to ...