US trade deficit hits all-time high mark

WASHINGTON — The US trade deficit soared to an all-time high of $725.8 billion in 2005, pushed upward by record imports of oil, food, cars and other consumer goods. The deficit with China hit an all-time high as did America’s deficits with Japan, Europe, OPEC, Canada, Mexico and South and Central America.

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Published: Sat 11 Feb 2006, 9:21 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 2:35 PM

The Commerce Department yesterday reported that the gap between what America sells abroad and what it imports rose to $725.8 billion last year, up by17.5 per cent from the previous record of $617.6 billion set in 2004.

It marked the fourth consecutive year that America’s trade deficit has set a record and was certain to spark increased debate in Congress over President George W. Bush’s trade policies. Since mid-2000 the country has lost nearly 3 million manufacturing jobs and Democrats blame the administration’s policy of emphasising free trade agreements.


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