Economists expected the trade deficit to widen, but the report was outside the range of any estimate.
The Advance Economic Trade Report (Goods Only), shows The international trade deficit was $72.2 billion in July, up $4.3 billion from $67.9 billion in June.
Exports of goods for July were $140.0 billion, $2.5 billion less than June exports.
Imports of goods for July were $212.2 billion, $1.8 billion more than June imports.
The Advance report is goods only the full report is goods plus services.
Trump will not be pleased.
