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The joint BEA[1]/Census release states its embargo ended at 8:30 a.m. EDT on October 6, 2026; August is the measurement period.The October 6 release reports a $105.6 billion August goods-and-services deficit, up 13.7% from revised July figures. Imports rose faster than exports, reaching $420.8 billion.