Why is the trade deficit at record levels? Lance Roberts breaks down the record-setting U.S. trade deficit and its far-reaching implications. From global trade imbalances and currency pressures to the potential impact on interest rates and inflation, we unpack what this growing deficit could signal for the U.S. economy in 2025. Lance Roberts explores:  How the trade deficit affects GDP and growth Whether trade surpluses or deficits are “bad” for the economy Key sectors driving the imbalance What investors need to watch going forward SEG-1: Be Careful in May (and don't go away) SEG-2: The Problem with Buy Now-Pay Later SEG-3: The Truth about "Tariff-fueled" Inflation SEG-4a: What Markets Really Care About SEG-4b: Market Open Preview Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO,  Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXH5dCkquaI&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=1827s ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "A Rare Zweig Breadth Thrust Provides Optimism" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/a-rare-zweig-breadth-thrust-provides-optimism/ "Correction Continues – The Value Of Risk Management" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/correction-continues-remain-cautious/ "Spock And The Logic Based Approach To Volatility" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/spock-and-the-logic-based-approach-to-volatility/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Are Markets Normalizing?" is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgzHlYeVdYM&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1&t=6s  ------- Our previous show is here: "Should You "Stay the Course" Now?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtRcKMkKoFQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (5/3/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/live-chat/  ------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StayTheCourse #InvestingAdvice #MarketVolatility #LongTermInvesting #FinancialPlanning #TakeProfits #RebalancePortfolio #ReduceRisk #MarketRally #MarketRisk #MarketNormalization #RiskOff #MarketLows #ReflexiveRally #DownsideRisk #MarketVolatility #MarketCorrection #RiskManagement #InvestingTips #StockMarketUpdate #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing