[1rudeboy]

The US exports a good deal of industrial product to Mexico, which is then assembled into products which are re-exported to the USA.

Last week it was parts manufactured elsewhere, and imported to be assembled here. Can a protectionist ever stick to one position?

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in April for the 23rd consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 42nd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.
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Spin that, hedgetrimmer.

[ninenot]

Ummmnhhh...

Trade with Mexico has many elements, Rudie.

Export-to-reimport is one component. Pure imports are another component.

I thought you knew that...