China ships only 14% of exports to US, American leverage over Beijing massively overstated

I think most Americans are under the impression the US accounts for the majority of Chinas exports

Giving the US negotiating leverage

The actual number is 14%

It should be no surprise Xi is “very tough and hard to make a deal with” https://t.co/ThuwzXWoAq pic.twitter.com/ERt9EEF6d4

— George Gammon (@GeorgeGammon) June 4, 2025