In 2022, the United States had a current account deficit of $891.1 billion. This means that the United States spent more money on goods and services from other countries, and on income from foreign investments, than it received from other countries in the form of goods and services, and on income from U.S. investments abroad.

The current account balance is one of the components of a country's balance of payments, which is a record of all the economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world. A current account deficit is a sign that a country is borrowing more money from other countries than it is lending to other countries. This can be a problem if the country cannot repay its debts, or if the country's currency becomes too weak.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a country's current account balance. These factors include:

• The relative prices of goods and services in different countries.
• The exchange rate between different currencies.
• The level of tariffs and other trade barriers.
• The level of economic growth in different countries.

The current account balance can have a number of implications for a country's economy. A current account deficit can lead to economic slowdown, as it means that the country is buying more goods and services than it is selling. It can also lead to inflation, as the country has to borrow money from other countries to finance its purchases.