The United States trade deficit widened by 18.7% in May 2025, reaching $71.5 billion, up from $60.3 billion in April, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase was driven primarily by a decline in exports, which fell more than imports, marking the first expansion of the deficit in two months. The trade imbalance was influenced by the tariff policies implemented under President Donald Trump, which disrupted supply chains and contributed to economic uncertainty. Concurrently, German exports to the United States dropped sharply by 7.7% in May, hitting their lowest level in over three years. This decline was attributed to the reversal of earlier front-loaded shipments and the impact of U.S. tariffs, which also caused an overall 1.4% month-on-month decrease in German exports. The tariff-driven disruptions have affected trade flows and raised concerns about ongoing trade relations between the U.S. and its trading partners.