This chart exposes how fragile the U.S. supply chain really is

Canada, the Euro Area, and Mexico account for over 15% each of 2024 imports, while China’s at 7.5%, leaving the U.S. heavily reliant on a handful of partners. If a trade war sparks, these concentrated trade ties could snap, disrupting everything from goods to prices, and the U.S. might be caught flat-footed with few alternatives ready.

 

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