US Trade Deficit in 2026?
Leader sits at 40% across 7 bound outcomes, runner-up at 32%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.
Leader probability
800–900B
Outcomes
7
winner-take-all
Runner-up
32¢
900B–1T
Spread
8pp
contested
24h volume
$2
thin orderbook
Closes
Feb 28, 2027
295 days
Venue
Polymarket
7 bound
30-day trend
Bracket family
How the bracket ladder is priced.
Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.
Cluster 1
US Trade Deficit in 2026
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 900B–1T
0x26b690…529e
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 1T–1.1T
0x9bf22c…6a74
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 700–800B
0x17ac7b…5cf4
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 500–600B
0x4984db…05b8
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 800–900B
0xd3c655…e7ef
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: 600–700B
0xac9d61…e9c7
US Trade Deficit in 2026?: <500B
0xaaf3bc…2a7c
Analysis
This contract asks whether the US trade deficit will fall within the $600–700 billion range during 2026. The current 44% probability indicates a near-even split, with substantial uncertainty about trade dynamics. The forecast reflects competing pressures: ongoing imports relative to exports, potential trade policy shifts under the current administration, and China's trade balance position. Monthly trade data releases, particularly April 2026 figures and subsequent months, will provide concrete evidence of deficit trends. A key catalyst is whether Trump announces a major trade deal before June 1—currently priced at 33%—which could reshape tariff structures and trade flows. Secondary factors include China's balance-of-trade strength and any policy announcements affecting bilateral or broader trade arrangements.
- ›April 2026 US trade deficit reported by Census Bureau will establish whether the deficit is tracking toward the $600–700B annual range or diverging significantly above or below
- ›Trump administration announces a new trade deal before June 1, 2026 (33¢ probability), which could materially alter tariff rates and bilateral trade volumes
- ›China's monthly trade balance consistently above $130B USD (7¢ probability) would signal sustained export pressure affecting US imports and overall deficit calculations
- ›Cumulative year-to-date deficit through May 2026 provides the running total from which annualized projections are made
- ›No major policy reversals or enforcement actions change existing tariff regimes between now and year-end 2026
What moved the line
- May 3900B–1T↑7pp30→37¢ · Polymarket
- May 6800–900B↓6pp47→41¢ · Polymarket
- May 2800–900B↑5pp43→48¢ · Polymarket
- May 7800–900B↓4pp41→37¢ · Polymarket
- May 8500–600B↑4pp3→7¢ · Polymarket
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