What’s the Difference?—Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data

Michael F. Martin

What’s the Difference?—Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data

There is a large and growing difference between the official trade statistics released by the United States and the People’s Republic of China. According to the United States, the 2009 bilateral trade deficit with China was $226.8 billion. According to China, its trade surplus with the United...
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Business, Politics
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Trade