How Big is the US Trade Deficit – MASSIVE! Love Machine 12 years ago When will our government step up and stop the ludicrous spending? The US deficit is growing at such a rapid pace by the time you view this infographic it will already be out of date! Recommended for you:U.S. trade deficit widens by 7.7% to $42.3 billionBudget DeficitDeficitPresidential Spending Throughout History