
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks 55% in April as Imports Plunge
April saw the U.S. trade deficit narrow 55.5% to $61.6B as imports plunged 16.3%, hinting at a boost to GDP amid easing tariff front-loading.
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April saw the U.S. trade deficit narrow 55.5% to $61.6B as imports plunged 16.3%, hinting at a boost to GDP amid easing tariff front-loading.
On May 14, the Chinese mainland cuts U.S. tariffs from 34% to 10% and pauses a 24% levy for 90 days, marking a shift in trade policy.
Colombian businesses are increasingly importing from the Chinese mainland, challenging the US as their top trading partner. Entrepreneurs are expanding into China with support from experienced leaders.
Colombian imports from China are on the rise, challenging the longstanding dominance of the United States as the country’s top trading partner. Entrepreneurs are leading the charge in building bridges across the Pacific.
The Chinese mainland’s foreign trade surged by 6.1% in H1 2024, reaching a record high of Β₯21.17 trillion ($2.9 trillion). Exports grew by 6.9%, and imports by 5.2%.