U.S. Trade Deficit Surges to $105.6 Billion Despite Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit jumped 13.7% in August to $105.6 billion, the widest gap since March 2025, just before President Trump’s sweeping tariffs took effect.
Shirley Li, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, breaks down Paramount and WBD’s $111 billion merger and what it means for Hollywood, streaming and consumers.