US trade deficit with Mexico record 2026, Digi Mart USA News: Trade in goods between the United States and Mexico reached a historic high during the first three quarters of 2026. According to data from the U.S.
Census Bureau cited by Cadena Politica, the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico grew 26.1 percent year over year.
The publisher said the increase reflects the deep integration of value chains across North America.
For the cumulative period from January through September 2026, U.S. imports of Mexican products rose 20.7 percent to $481,586 million.
U.S. goods exports to Mexico grew 17.6 percent, reaching $297,567 million.
The article notes that the deficit remained the second-largest for the United States globally despite the strong volume of U.S. sales to Mexico.
Economic analysts quoted in the source said the Mexican surplus is closely tied to shipments of industrial components, auto parts and advanced technology to the United States. The growth comes as negotiators from both governments discuss rules of origin, regulations in the automotive and steel sectors, and regional economic security as part of a comprehensive review of the USMCA trade agreement, known in Spanish as T-MEC.
The source reports that the figures have also renewed political debate in Washington over trade balances and protection for domestic industry. The article closes by asking whether authorities in both countries can balance bilateral trade without harming the competitiveness of regional supply chains.
The report was not independently verified.
