The goods trade gap increased 27.4% to $105.8 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the deficit at $85.0 billion. Imports of goods increased $10.9 billion to $313.4 billion, while exports fell $11.8 billion to $207.7 billion.

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The US merchandise trade deficit surged to $105.8 billion in May as exports fell and imports rose, with implications for the dollar, rates, and crypto.