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politics2 months ago•7 min saved

BEA Data Undermines Trump's Tariffs, Casting Doubt on a Manufacturing Revival

A Daily Kos analysis cites a BEA report showing the November trade deficit rose 95% as exports fell and imports rose, contradicting Trump’s tariff promises to revive U.S. manufacturing; manufacturing jobs declined in 2025, prices stayed elevated, and public support for tariffs is low, signaling the policy caused pain without delivering its claimed economic revival.

via Daily Kos|

#donaldtrump #jobs #manufacturing

economy2 years ago•0 min saved

"South Korea's Trade Dynamics Shift Amidst Chip Slump and Export Market Changes"

South Korea experienced its first trade deficit with China in 31 years, with a shortfall of $18 billion in 2023. The country's exports to China dropped by 20% to $124.8 billion, while imports from China decreased by 8% to $142.8 billion. Despite the deficit with China, South Korea's overall trade deficit narrowed as its exports to the U.S. increased.

via Nikkei Asia|

##china #economictrends