US imports of computers and semiconductors totaled $86.9 billion in September... trade deficit narrowed by $700 million

U.S. imports of computers, computer accessories and semiconductors totaled $86.9 billion in September, with computers rising $7.56 billion to $41.72 billion and accessories up $5.71 billion to $30.91 billion while semiconductor imports declined, according to Census Bureau and BEA data released November 4. The combined figures were tallied from the Census Bureau's September trade tables, and the BEA release showed the overall goods and services trade deficit narrowing by $700 million from the prior month. The split matters because it shows strength in finished computer demand alongside softer chip purchases, a mix that shapes the U.S. tech import bill and the broader deficit trajectory. Watch the next monthly trade report for whether the semiconductor pullback extends and whether computer and accessory gains persist.