US imports climbed by $8.7B to $381.2B in March 2026, the highest in one year, driven largely by a surge in goods. Goods imports rose $10.6B to $302.2B, with Census-based figures showing a $10.2B increase. Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines led gains (+$3.6B), including a $2.8B jump in passenger cars. Consumer goods (+$2.4B) and capital goods (+$2.1B) also contributed, with computer accessories up $2.0B and industrial supplies and materials rising $2.1B, despite a $2.3B drop in computers. Meanwhile, services imports fell $1.9B to $79.0B, reflecting declines in intellectual property charges (-$1.0B), transport (-$0.4B), and travel (-$0.4B).