🛳️ Despite heavy tariffs, about $1 billion in goods still cross the Pacific daily from the Chinese mainland to the U.S. It’s proof that, even in a trade war, some products are simply too essential to unplug.
Bloomberg reports that exports climbed in September versus August, even with U.S. tariffs up to 55 percent. Rare earths and electronics show American businesses can’t easily switch to other suppliers—at least not overnight.
🚲 One standout: e-bikes. In Q3, companies on the Chinese mainland shipped over $500 million worth to the U.S.—a slight increase year on year.
Tech gadgets made a big splash too. Bloomberg’s analysis of the Chinese mainland’s customs data shows more than $100 billion in commodities flowed to the U.S. in Q3, including nearly $8 billion in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and computer components.
The Chinese mainland’s General Administration of Customs also reported that total exports jumped 8.3 percent year on year in September, topping August’s 4.4 percent gain and beating forecasts.
Bloomberg economists Chang Shu and David Qu note that the Chinese mainland’s deep roots in global supply chains give it bargaining power. They write that 'realigning production will take time.'
On October 18, Vice Premier He Lifeng joined U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a video call to kick off a new round of trade consultations as soon as possible.
The Chinese mainland Ministry of Commerce emphasized that while it won’t back down, the door to dialogue remains open. Officials point to the success of past consultations as proof that, through mutual respect, solutions are within reach.
As this daily $1 billion flow shows, the trade war might be heating up, but the Chinese mainland’s role in essential sectors remains hard to replace. Stay tuned for more updates! 😉
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China ships $1b goods to U.S. daily despite tariffs: Bloomberg
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