Fall In Direct U.S.-China Trade Showing Signs Of Bottoming
Ironman at Political Calculations·2026-05-07·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Since President Trump's 2 April 2025 "Liberation Day" global tariff announcement, trade between U.S. and China has plummeted by 39%.
Just released data for February and March 2026, however, indicates a bottom is forming in the combined value of goods that are being directly exchanged between the two countries.
Trade data reported by the U.S. Census Bureau in March 2026 indicates the actual rolling twelve-month average of trade between the U.S. and China was $30.7 billion.
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The U.S. and China represent the two largest national economies on Earth. Since President Trump's 2 April 2025 "Liberation Day" global tariff announcement, trade between the two nations has plummeted by 39%. Just released data for
