Posted on 12/08/2019 7:55:53 AM PST by Olog-hai
Chinas trade with the United States sank again in November as negotiators worked on the first stage of a possible deal to end a tariff war.
Exports to the United States fell 23% from a year earlier to $35.6 billion, customs data showed Sunday. Imports of American goods were off 2.8% at $11 billion, giving China a surplus with the United States of $24.6 billion.
Exports to some other countries including France rose, helping to offset the loss.
Chinas global exports were off 1.1% from a year earlier at $221.7 billion despite weakening worldwide demand. Imports were up 0.3% at $183 billion, giving China a global surplus of $38.7 billion.
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I don’t expect Trump to put the full Dec 15 tariffs on, but some.
China demands tariff relief for a deal: fine, Trump will take off some of the new tariffs.
So far, tariffs have not affected US consumers. But the next bunch will.
Trump has [played the perfect answer to China’s negotiations.
...tariffs have not affected US consumers...
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Some cheap plastic items are no longer found at Walmart. If people really need them, though, they are at Amazon. I just had to order those tall screw cap freezer containers online after realizing they weren’t out-of-stock at Walmart, they were not being ordered at all.
That’s a good idea. Ship the MX goods to the border and let Americans take it from there to the USA and Canada - which can also stop at the northern border to make jobs for Canadian truckers to further distribute in Canada.
You’re one smart cookie. Send PDJT a Tweet with your plan, ASAP! :)
Reading labels - Not a bad habit, for sure! :)
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