US Trade Deficit Widens to $140.5 Billion in March

Imagine the US buying and selling things from other countries.

In March, the US bought a lot more stuff (imports) than it sold (exports).

This caused a 'trade deficit,' which means the US spent more money than it made from selling goods.

The trade deficit grew to $140.5 billion, which is bigger than it was the month before.

Exports, the amount the US sold, stayed the same, but imports went up.

Experts had predicted a smaller deficit.

This trade balance can affect the country's economy.