Ranked: America’s $425B Trade Deficit by Product (Q1 2025)

What We're Showing

In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the U.S. trade deficit reached $425.5 billion. But which kinds of items make up the largest portions?

This graphic, sponsored by Tema ETFs, breaks down the deficit by product category, using data from the U.S. International Trade Commission for the first quarter of 2025.

Key Takeaways

• The category that holds the greatest deficit for the U.S. is machinery and mechanical appliances and had a $77.9 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025.
• Following closely is jewelry and precious metals, with a deficit of $71.4 billion. Electronics comes next at $66.6 billion, then vehicles at $55.7 billion.
• As the U.S. looks to reclaim production in areas where it imports the most, select sectors could experience rapid domestic investment and growth.