Increased imports from China.
The U.S. has a trade deficit.
the rise in the cost of imported oil
trade deficit/trade surplus. it varies/fluctuates
The 3rd Quarter's Trade Deficit Effect on GDP
U.S. Trade Deficit Grows
Trade Deficit Rises to 18-Month High 07/13/2010
U.S.Trade Deficit Rises MoneyWatch News 08/11/2010