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China’s Imports of U.S. Commodities and Cars Plunge Amid Escalating Trade War

by Team Lumida
March 21, 2025
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  • Chinese imports of U.S. cotton, large-engined cars, and energy products fell sharply in early 2025, with cotton imports dropping nearly 80% and crude oil and LNG down over 40%.
  • Retaliatory tariffs imposed by China in response to U.S. trade measures are driving the decline, creating uncertainty for global trade and raising costs for businesses.
  • Despite the overall drop, some U.S. exports, such as soybeans and processors, saw significant growth, with soybean imports rising nearly 50%.
  • The trade war is disrupting supply chains, with firms like Walmart seeking price cuts and Chinese companies reducing exports of small parcels.

What Happened?

China’s imports of key U.S. commodities and goods, including cotton, large-engined cars, and energy products, collapsed in the first two months of 2025 following the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from Beijing. Cotton imports fell nearly 80%, while purchases of crude oil and liquefied natural gas dropped by more than 40%. Imports of large-engined cars also plunged by almost 70%.

However, some U.S. goods saw growth ahead of new tariffs. Soybean imports rose nearly 50% to $4.2 billion, and purchases of processors and chips nearly doubled, helping overall imports from the U.S. increase by 2.7% to $27 billion during the period. Meanwhile, imports of semiconductor manufacturing machinery fell by a third, reflecting the impact of U.S. export restrictions on advanced technology.


Why It Matters?

The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is creating significant uncertainty for businesses and disrupting global supply chains. The sharp decline in Chinese imports of U.S. goods highlights the economic risks of prolonged trade tensions, particularly for industries reliant on exports to China.

For U.S. companies, the tariffs are raising costs and forcing firms like Walmart to seek price cuts to offset the impact. Meanwhile, China’s retaliation is reshaping trade flows, with some sectors, such as soybeans and processors, benefiting temporarily as buyers rush to secure supplies before new levies take effect.

The trade war also underscores the growing competition between the U.S. and China in high-tech industries. The decline in semiconductor machinery imports reflects the U.S.’s efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced technology, a key battleground in the broader geopolitical rivalry.


What’s Next?

The tit-for-tat tariffs are likely to escalate further, increasing costs for businesses and consumers on both sides. Investors should monitor the impact on key sectors, including agriculture, energy, and technology, as well as potential shifts in global supply chains.

The trade war could also accelerate China’s efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. imports, particularly in high-tech industries, by investing in domestic production and alternative suppliers. For U.S. exporters, the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade policies will remain a significant headwind in the months ahead.

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