The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $59.6 billion in August, down $18.6 billion from $78.2 billion in July, revised. August exports were $280.8 billion, $0.2 billion more than July exports. August imports were $340.4 billion, $18.4 billion less than July imports. Exports increased slightly and imports decreased in August. Exports were up 1.9% year-over-year; imports were down 1.9% year-over-year. Imports increased sharply earlier this year as importers rushed to beat ... (full story)