US monthly imports from Taiwan surpass goods from China

 

 US monthly imports from Taiwan surpass goods from China


U.S. December imports from Taiwan surpass Beijing as shipments plunge 44%

    For the first time in decades, the United States imported more goods from Taiwan than from China, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs reshape trade flows.

    US purchases of goods from China plunged almost 44% in December from a year earlier to $21.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed Thursday. By contrast, shipments from Taiwan more than doubled during the same period to $24.7 billion.

    The deficit with China decreased $93.4 billion to $202.1 billion in 2025. Exports decreased $36.9 billion to $106.3 billion and imports decreased $130.4 billion to $308.4 billion.

    The deficit with Taiwan meanwhile, increased $73.0 billion to $146.8 billion in 2025. Exports increased $12.1 billion to $54.7 billion and imports increased $85.2 billion to $201.4 billion.

    Overall, U.S. trade deficit continued to widen in December after hitting the smallest monthly amount since the 2009 low in October.