China’s Imports From U.S. Rise for First Time Since August 2018

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese imports from the U.S. rose 2.7% in November from a year ago, the first time they’ve risen since Aug. 2018.

• Calculation is in dollar terms
• Note: Imports in Nov. last year fell 25% from the same month in 2017, so the rise this year is off from a low base
• Exports to the U.S. dropped 23% in Nov. from a year ago, the 12th straight month of declines
• The trade balance with the U.S. was $24.6 billion

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