"Mexico Surpasses China as Top Source of US Imports"
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Mexico has surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported to the United States for the first time in over two decades, reflecting growing tensions between the U.S. and China and efforts to import from friendlier countries closer to home. The value of Mexican imports rose nearly 5 percent to over $475 billion, while Chinese imports tumbled 20 percent to $427 billion. The shift is attributed to U.S. efforts to diversify sourcing, including "friend-shoring" and "reshoring," as well as supply-chain disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to U.S. PBS NewsHour
- Where was most of America’s stuff imported from last year? Hint: It’s not China CNN
- China dethroned as top source of US imports after 17 years, replaced by Mexico: census data South China Morning Post
- For First Time in Two Decades, U.S. Buys More From Mexico Than China The New York Times
- US imports from Mexico surpass China Quartz
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