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52. China imports food from here? Why?

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 07:13 PM

Apr 13

China buys a wide variety of products from the United States. The top items are:

Aerospace products and parts: $6.8 billion
Basic chemicals: $6.5 billion
Coal and petroleum gases: $1.1 billion
Communications and service industry machinery: $1.3 billion
Computer equipment: $1.8 billion
Electrical equipment: $1.3 billion
Electrical equipment and components: $1.7 billion
Engines and turbines: $1.4 billion
Fruits and tree nuts: $1.1 billion
General purpose machinery: $2.6 billion
Industrial machinery: $5 billion
Marine products: $1 billion
Meat products: $4.5 billion
Medical equipment and supplies: $3.6 billion
Miscellaneous crops: $2.4 billion
Miscellaneous fabricated metal products: $1.6 billion
Miscellaneous manufactured commodities: $2.1 billion
Motor vehicle parts: $1.7 billion
Motor vehicles: $6.1 billion
Navigational and measurement instruments: $6.8 billion
Non-ferrous metal products: $1.8 billion
Oil and gas: $17.6 billion
Oilseeds and grains: $18.5 billion
Other: $15.9 billion
Pharmaceutical products and medicines: $11.3 billion
Plastic products: $1.4 billion
Pulp and paperboard mill products: $2.1 billion
Resins and synthetic fibres: $5.5 billion
Scrap products: $2.4 billion
Semiconductors and components: $6.8 billion
Soaps, cleaning agents and toiletries: $1.3 billion
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/what-does-china-import-from-us-that-could-take-a-hit-in-tariff-war/ar-AA1CD8Sv?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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****BREAKING NEWS**** China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 13 OP

Dang, more winning for us. Biophilic Apr 13 #1

Turns out Trump was right - I AM getting tired of all the winning. dchill Apr 13 #11

Same here PatSeg Apr 14 #82

He just keeps on winning. Swede Apr 13 #30

Lol, that's very well made. 😄 Dave Bowman Apr 14 #85

The Art of Getting FU*KED in the Deal. Sure, Djt... next China will cut Walmart and Dollar Store products completely. usaf-vet Apr 13 #42

If China messes with Wally world and Dollar stores, those U.S. oligarchs are going to mess with the Donald. BComplex Apr 13 #46

Anything that hurts Trump and maga I'm fine with even if China does it. OrlandoDem2 Apr 13 #2

Agreed - someone needs to stand up to the bully. walkingman Apr 13 #3

I'm profoundly sad. TSF is killing us. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 13 #5

I thought that same thing birdographer Apr 13 #16

He's wrong on purpose, and just taking orders from his fascist bosses Attilatheblond Apr 13 #28

Yes, I agree with you... slightlv Apr 13 #40

I wouldn't want another pandemic coming from China MichMan Apr 13 #27

How the hell is that relevant? paleotn Apr 13 #34

"Anything that hurts Trump and maga I'm fine with even if China does it" MichMan Apr 13 #36

He caused the deaths of American people stillcool Apr 13 #51

That is so clever!! dpibel Apr 13 #74

His mishandling of COVID and a lot of other stuff paleotn Apr 14 #91

Which is why I wouldn't want another one that originated from China MichMan Apr 14 #93

Absolutely EnergizedLib Apr 13 #49

I'm with you! Whatever it takes kkmarie Apr 14 #81

Unfortunately the US has to experience pain to wake up to the fact that the orange Hitler is an idiot and doesn't give kimbutgar Apr 13 #4

The best thing that can happen to us now is a quick, deep economic collapse that makes magats Scrivener7 Apr 13 #26

Unemployment rate of 20% would be good MichMan Apr 13 #31

I read your sarcasm. But at this point there are only two ways this can go. He goes quickly or he goes Scrivener7 Apr 13 #32

I tend to agree with your reasoning, slightlv Apr 13 #41

I hope that doesn't come to pass. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 13 #67

ON A ROLL! dpibel Apr 13 #75

Magas are not the ones who will be upset by this. vsrazdem Apr 13 #54

Those are magas too. Scrivener7 Apr 13 #58

Some likely takedown scenarios. Magats have no power. Legislators are scared of the few militia in their ranks. usonian Apr 13 #66

Orange Adolf has it covered - there will be plenty of pain thought crime Apr 14 #79

G.O.P. is taking a massive dump on America BoRaGard Apr 13 #6

While that suck for us, glad trump's getting slapped back hard ToxMarz Apr 13 #7

Gee, who would have predicted this? twodogsbarking Apr 13 #8

And anyone with a brain, please remember to vote next time. thought crime Apr 13 #18

Raygun told us 50 years ago how this movie ends. live love laugh Apr 13 #20

Trump thinks magnets are overrated since they don't work underwater surfered Apr 13 #9

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Dear Orange Julius: You fuck around with morons and you win. You fuck around with brutal dictators and you FIND OUT. usonian Apr 13 #12

Ha! Orange Julius. How fitting. live love laugh Apr 13 #22

Had it not been for daddy's money.... paleotn Apr 13 #35

He's doing a good job of pissing folks off. Joinfortmill Apr 13 #13

Yep, and everyone of the MAGA'S will blame China bluestarone Apr 13 #14

That actually may be hard to do when slightlv Apr 13 #44

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China dominates manufacturing and rare earth elements. USA pushes the best paper around. Bluetus Apr 13 #17

I wonder if this is what he wanted when he picked this fight with China? InstantGratification Apr 13 #19

LOL He didn't think of that, but one of his masters may have Attilatheblond Apr 13 #29

As I was schooled not too long ago, slightlv Apr 13 #45

wow.. it's getting (more) serious Demovictory9 Apr 13 #21

Well, FAFO blue-wave Apr 13 #23

China knows how to play the game. Sneederbunk Apr 13 #24

I have no plans to buy a NEW CAR ever again FakeNoose Apr 13 #25

I haven't bought a new car since 1998. paleotn Apr 13 #37

In 6 months the car dealers will be begging CanonRay Apr 13 #53

How? MichMan Apr 13 #59

Fair point CanonRay Apr 13 #61

The hits just keep on coming. As some economists say, imposing a tariff is like declaring war. SunSeeker Apr 13 #33

What we need are maga-nets. C Moon Apr 13 #38

Does this mean they won't ship my T-shirt? It is critical to me! 😁 Wonder Why Apr 13 #39

Well that one is gonna hurt the stocks tomorrow. JFC but predictable. Nt lostnfound Apr 13 #43

Who would benefit from weakening the US military capabilities? Tbear Apr 13 #47

Somehow, this is Obama's fault. n/t flvegan Apr 13 #48

Relying on adversaries for supply of critical minerals clearly was not a good decision MichMan Apr 13 #50

China imports food from here? Why? stillcool Apr 13 #52

Yes MichMan Apr 13 #55

and you think that's alot? stillcool Apr 13 #57

Oh, excellent! dpibel Apr 13 #76

I have to say, though, I AM concerned for the well being of China. Just as I'm concerned for our well being. Scrivener7 Apr 14 #86

Of course. But you're sincere... dpibel Apr 14 #87

I get you. Scrivener7 Apr 14 #88

Simple correction BidenRocks Apr 14 #78

Maybe we shouldn't have started this bullshit in the first place. Scrivener7 Apr 13 #72

China just might be able to bring this country to its knees. louis-t Apr 13 #56

Great, more disasters on the way 😖 Meowmee Apr 13 #60

What if D_Master81 Apr 13 #62

Not really madville Apr 13 #73

The USA will have to kiss CHINA's ass Martin Eden Apr 13 #63

That would be tragic for us. We didn't start the fire. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 13 #64

REPUBLICANS OWN THIS vapor2 Apr 13 #65

But who will make them own it? Maru Kitteh Apr 13 #70

The opening tomorrow will be halted, no doubt??? Jit423 Apr 13 #68

No. Futures are up. Scrivener7 Apr 13 #71

Depression anyone? roamer65 Apr 13 #69

Hey Chump, FAFO Hassler Apr 14 #77

The man is a complete idiot. LS_Editor Apr 14 #80

Anybody who didn't see this coming is not paying attention. Martin68 Apr 14 #83

What could possibly go wrong? BadGimp Apr 14 #84

This is going to hurt every one of us. Okay...not planning on buying a new car...cars still need repair. PortTack Apr 14 #89

No one could have predicted that ... eppur_se_muova Apr 14 #90

I doubt Beijing will fold like trump does Torchlight Apr 14 #92