US Trade Deficit with Mexico Hits Record High in July

US trade deficit with Mexico reached $88.6 billion in July, the highest since March 2025.

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Mexico achieved a record trade surplus of $26.31 billion with the United States in July, according to the US Census Bureau. ^[1] The US trade deficit with Mexico increased by 24.4% in July to reach $88.6 billion, the highest level since March 2025. ^[2] Mexico's exports to the US reached a record $60.55 billion in July, representing a 33.6% year-over-year increase. ^[3] Mexico's imports from the US totaled $34.24 billion in July, an 18.3% increase from the previous year. ^[4] According to a 2026 HireAHelper study, North Carolina ranked fifth among states with the most new residents aged 65 and older, recording 17,231 inbound moves. ^[5] Chatham County has approximately 28% of its population aged 65 or over, according to the United States Census Bureau. ^[6] Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is located about 30 miles from Raleigh and features four public beaches: Ebenezer Church, Seaforth, Parkers Creek, and White Oak Recreation Area. ^[7] Rock Ridge Park in Pittsboro features a loop trail over 2 miles long and an 18-hole disc golf course. ^[8]

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Mexico achieved a record trade surplus of $26.31 billion with the United States in July, according to the US Census Bureau. · La Jornada

The US trade deficit with Mexico increased by 24.4% in July to reach $88.6 billion, the highest level since March 2025. · La Jornada

Mexico's exports to the US reached a record $60.55 billion in July, representing a 33.6% year-over-year increase. · La Jornada

Mexico's imports from the US totaled $34.24 billion in July, an 18.3% increase from the previous year. · La Jornada

According to a 2026 HireAHelper study, North Carolina ranked fifth among states with the most new residents aged 65 and older, recording 17,231 inbound moves. · Islands

Chatham County has approximately 28% of its population aged 65 or over, according to the United States Census Bureau. · Islands

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is located about 30 miles from Raleigh and features four public beaches: Ebenezer Church, Seaforth, Parkers Creek, and White Oak Recreation Area. · Islands

Rock Ridge Park in Pittsboro features a loop trail over 2 miles long and an 18-hole disc golf course. · Islands

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