Home Business U.S. trade deficit narrows in 2019 for first time in six years Business U.S. trade deficit narrows in 2019 for first time in six years By Genpie - February 5, 2020 127 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The U.S. trade deficit fell for the first time in six years in 2019 as the White House’s trade war with China curbed the import bill, keeping the economy on a moderate growth path despite a slowdown in consumer spending and weak business investment.