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Tariffs and Diversification Push US-China Trade to 16-Year Low

Key Takeaways

  • Last year, US-China goods trade plunged to its lowest level since the global financial crisis.
  • The downturn reflects both tariff escalation and a longer-term decoupling trend.
  • China is redirecting exports toward emerging markets, intensifying competition for US companies outside China.

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