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The US goods trade deficit widened to an all-time high of USD 107.63 billion in January of 2022 from a revised USD 100.47 billion in the previous month, the advance estimate showed. Imports rose 1.7% to USD 262.46 billion, as businesses continued to replenish depleted inventories. Purchases rose for capital goods (1.9%), industrial supplies (2.4%), consumer goods (0.7%) and automotive vehicles (5.1%). Meanwhile, exports fell 1.8% to USD 154.83 billion, dragged down by consumer goods (-12.5%), automotive vehicles (-6.6%) and foods, feeds, & beverages (-1.0%).