Troubling economy shows U.S. trade deficit hits record high

(KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - A government report released Thursday shows the U.S. trade deficit jumped to a record high in September.

According to the Commerce Department, the trade gap surged to $80.9 billion.

Experts point to the global supply chain crisis as largely the problem and American companies are scrambling to find parts and goods to build their products.

Exports tumbled t3% in September and industrial supplies also fell.