AI Data Insight
The annualized quarter-over-quarter growth rate of US real GDP service exports in the first quarter of 2026 recorded 4.2%, rebounding sharply from the previous 0.5%. Although the overall Q1 GDP growth rate of 2.0% was slightly below market consensus, and net exports dragged down the economy due to a surge in goods imports, the service trade surplus and consecutive months of export value growth highlight the strong competitiveness and demand resilience of the US service sector in the international market.