China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tarif

[shockedcanadian]

Communists are some of the craziest, most whiny people.

They are accusing the U.S of causing imbalances, as they run a record surplus.

This is how the world KNOWS that China is full of shyte regarding their numbers. LOL! This is an actual public complaint after they told the world they have a record surplus.

Its a lie. America must keep the pressure on,

MSN

China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

According to data released by Chinese authorities on Wednesday, exports rose by 6.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024.

Imports also increased sharply, climbing 5.7%, well above analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% rise.

This marks the first time China’s trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, even as exports to the United States fell by 20%. Exports to Europe, however, increased by 8.4%, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped by 13.4%.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Communists are some of the craziest, most whiny people.

They are accusing the U.S of causing imbalances, as they run a record surplus.

This is how the world KNOWS that China is full of shyte regarding their numbers. LOL! This is an actual public complaint after they told the world they have a record surplus.

Its a lie. America must keep the pressure on,

MSN

China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

According to data released by Chinese authorities on Wednesday, exports rose by 6.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024.

Imports also increased sharply, climbing 5.7%, well above analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% rise.

This marks the first time China’s trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, even as exports to the United States fell by 20%. Exports to Europe, however, increased by 8.4%, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped by 13.4%.

Well, China produces a lot of stuff, their air is polluted, their water is polluted, their people earn too little.

And they do all this to make money.

And this is a trade imbalance WITH THE WORLD.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Well, China produces a lot of stuff, their air is polluted, their water is polluted, their people earn too little.

And they do all this to make money.

And this is a trade imbalance WITH THE WORLD.

It doesnt matter, they are running a record surplus, so why in the hell are they accusing America of doing so?

 

[frigidweirdo]

It doesnt matter, they are running a record surplus, so why in the hell are they accusing America of doing so?

Probably the US is going around crying that it's losing out, when in reality the US is getting richer all the time.

Foreign companies have many US shareholders who are profiting from foreign companies, from foreign trade, and then pretending this is a trade imbalance.

It's typical Trump bullshit.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Probably the US is going around crying that it's losing out, when in reality the US is getting richer all the time.

Foreign companies have many US shareholders who are profiting from foreign companies, from foreign trade, and then pretending this is a trade imbalance.

It's typical Trump bullshit.

Bull, the Commies have been cheating as they always do. The Europeans are pissed since they dont have the balls to do what is right as Trump as, they are owned. This is why Europes decline is assured.

 

[egp320i]

Communists are some of the craziest, most whiny people.

They are accusing the U.S of causing imbalances, as they run a record surplus.

This is how the world KNOWS that China is full of shyte regarding their numbers. LOL! This is an actual public complaint after they told the world they have a record surplus.

Its a lie. America must keep the pressure on,

MSN

China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

According to data released by Chinese authorities on Wednesday, exports rose by 6.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024.

Imports also increased sharply, climbing 5.7%, well above analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% rise.

This marks the first time China’s trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, even as exports to the United States fell by 20%. Exports to Europe, however, increased by 8.4%, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped by 13.4%.

seems like we need to up the tariffs but then all our cheap china junk will cost more and people will yell and scream about their dog toys and kids toys cost another few bucks

 

[shockedcanadian]

seems like we need to up the tariffs but then all our cheap china junk will cost more and people will yell and scream about their dog toys and kids toys cost another few bucks

The entire West needs a "Judeo-Christian" tariff. If other nations dont follow basic tenets of dignity and human rights, they shouldnt have equal access to markets. Return to market access based on human rights as it was under Reagan when the Eastern Bloc was largely prevented from market access.

This is why the West fondly looks back at the 80s. Yes, some things cost more but there was more disposable income since rent and food was reasonable and citizens placed fidelity to values ahead of squeezing an extra nickel.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Bull, the Commies have been cheating as they always do. The Europeans are pissed since they dont have the balls to do what is right as Trump as, they are owned. This is why Europes decline is assured.

The US cheats like crazy too. And if you don't know that... then I'm sorry.

But China are also not "Commies", there's hardly anything that looks like Communism in China.

 

[egp320i]

The entire West needs a "Judeo-Christian" tariff. If other nations dont follow basic tenets of dignity and human rights, they shouldnt have equal access to markets. Return to market access based on human rights as it was under Reagan when the Eastern Bloc was largely prevented from market access.

This is why the West fondly looks back at the 80s. Yes, some things cost more but there was more disposable income since rent and food was reasonable and citizens placed fidelity to values ahead of squeezing an extra nickel.

we just can't make cheap stuff here that people will buy if the price is elevated and we don't have the workforce who wants to slave in a factory making toys like the chinese can and do with 4x the population of the USA

that ship has sailed, no going back, we need them for cheap shit, they need us to buy their cheap shit....on and on

it's a symbiotic reliationship

 

[shockedcanadian]

The US cheats like crazy too. And if you don't know that... then I'm sorry.

But China are also not "Commies", there's hardly anything that looks like Communism in China.

If a nations citizens cannot access the global internet, porn between consenting adults is illegal, government intentionally subsidizes their economy to sink other nations industries and generate a monopoly, exit visas are denied to keep foreigners in and many home born citizens from visiting elsewhere, among many issues.

That is communism.

 

[frigidweirdo]

If a nations citizens cannot access the global internet, porn between consenting adults is illegal, government intentionally subsidizes their economy to sink other nations industries and generate a monopoly, exit visas are denied to keep foreigners in and many home born citizens from visiting elsewhere, among many issues.

That is communism.

You don't know what Communism is, do you?

"Communism (from Latin communis 'common, universal') is a political and economic ideology whose goal is the creation of a communist society,"

Communism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The first part is a Communist country doesn't have to be a communist society, they could be working towards that. China isn't.

Communist society - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

"A communist society is characterized by common ownership of the means of production with free access to the articles of consumption and is classless, stateless, and moneyless, implying the end of the exploitation of labour."

So, a communist society is one where there is common ownership, and everyone shares in that common ownership. There are no leaders, no classes, and no money.

China has strong leadership and has no intention of changing that. China calls it "Communism with Chinese Characteristics" to get get around the fact that they're not trying to do any of these things.

There is a class system in China. Some are above the law and others aren't. There certainly is money.

"Common ownership" exists, but as the government controlling these. And what do the people get? Even if you have social insurance, it won't cover half of your medical bills.

 

[egp320i]

You don't know what Communism is, do you?

"Communism (from Latin communis 'common, universal') is a political and economic ideology whose goal is the creation of a communist society,"

Communism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The first part is a Communist country doesn't have to be a communist society, they could be working towards that. China isn't.

Communist society - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

"A communist society is characterized by common ownership of the means of production with free access to the articles of consumption and is classless, stateless, and moneyless, implying the end of the exploitation of labour."

So, a communist society is one where there is common ownership, and everyone shares in that common ownership. There are no leaders, no classes, and no money.

China has strong leadership and has no intention of changing that. China calls it "Communism with Chinese Characteristics" to get get around the fact that they're not trying to do any of these things.

There is a class system in China. Some are above the law and others aren't. There certainly is money.

"Common ownership" exists, but as the government controlling these. And what do the people get? Even if you have social insurance, it won't cover half of your medical bills.

"Common ownership" exists, but as the government controlling these. And what do the people get? Even if you have social insurance, it won't cover half of your medical bills.

sounds lovely.......you don't own your home the people do like mamdani wants

there are some very rich people in china, they are the upper class, do they pay their fair common share?

china is barely better than N.Korea, they treat their people a bit better but oh shit, get something illegal, say something negative about supreme leader and the next day you are tied to a pole and a bullet in the head

yeah sounds lovely, you should go check it out

You won't dare, you like your freedom from behind the safety of your computer monitor......

 

[frigidweirdo]

"Common ownership" exists, but as the government controlling these. And what do the people get? Even if you have social insurance, it won't cover half of your medical bills.

sounds lovely.......you don't own your home the people do like mamdani wants

there are some very rich people in china, they are the upper class, do they pay their fair common share?

china is barely better than N.Korea, they treat their people a bit better but oh shit, get something illegal, say something negative about supreme leader and the next day you are tied to a pole and a bullet in the head

yeah sounds lovely, you should go check it out

You won't dare, you like your freedom from behind the safety of your computer monitor......

China is a lot better than North Korea. Plenty of foreigners live and work in China.

But that's not the point of my post. The point was to say that China isn't Communist.

 

[egp320i]

China is a lot better than North Korea. Plenty of foreigners live and work in China.

But that's not the point of my post. The point was to say that China isn't Communist.

yes not as hard core as north korea but still the same mindset
call them a hybrid communist just like vietnam

both like capitalism, it's what has made them grow $$ wise even if they cling to the
concept of everything is equal, share everything, nobody is better than anybody else

they never liked the idea the best minds rise above and they could get wealth and power

communism, if you are a brilliant mind you must share this with everybody and not keep it for yourself
to be rich, spread your wealth, stay poor

 

[frigidweirdo]

yes not as hard core as north korea but still the same mindset
call them a hybrid communist just like vietnam

both like capitalism, it's what has made them grow $$ wise even if they cling to the
concept of everything is equal, share everything, nobody is better than anybody else

they never liked the idea the best minds rise above and they could get wealth and power

communism, if you are a brilliant mind you must share this with everybody and not keep it for yourself
to be rich, spread your wealth, stay poor

Well, there's a difference, neither of them are actually Communist.

They're just using it to keep their power.

I'm not a Communist, I don't think humans could cope with it, we're too emotional for that. Ants are communist.

 

[frigidweirdo]

If a nations citizens cannot access the global internet, porn between consenting adults is illegal, government intentionally subsidizes their economy to sink other nations industries and generate a monopoly, exit visas are denied to keep foreigners in and many home born citizens from visiting elsewhere, among many issues.

That is communism.

Oh, and Trump claims to be a capitalist. Capitalism, the true form, would be "we buy from you what we need, and sell what you want to buy." "If there's a trade imbalance, then there's a trade imbalance, it's what the market wants."

Hitler, on the other hand wanted an economy which he could control. Trump wants an economy which he can control.

 

[Mac-7]

Communists are some of the craziest, most whiny people.

They are accusing the U.S of causing imbalances, as they run a record surplus.

This is how the world KNOWS that China is full of shyte regarding their numbers. LOL! This is an actual public complaint after they told the world they have a record surplus.

Its a lie. America must keep the pressure on,

MSN

China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

According to data released by Chinese authorities on Wednesday, exports rose by 6.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024.

Imports also increased sharply, climbing 5.7%, well above analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% rise.

This marks the first time China’s trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, even as exports to the United States fell by 20%. Exports to Europe, however, increased by 8.4%, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped by 13.4%.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

Why should anyone be tense?

All the feckless Euros have to do is slap tariffs on chinese imports

Then they wont have to worry about china overwhelming them

 

[Mac-7]

Oh, and Trump claims to be a capitalist. Capitalism, the true form, would be "we buy from you what we need, and sell what you want to buy." "If there's a trade imbalance, then there's a trade imbalance, it's what the market wants."

Hitler, on the other hand wanted an economy which he could control. Trump wants an economy which he can control.

All nations want to control the economy

And all nations levy tariffs

 

[Nobody911]

Communists are some of the craziest, most whiny people.

They are accusing the U.S of causing imbalances, as they run a record surplus.

This is how the world KNOWS that China is full of shyte regarding their numbers. LOL! This is an actual public complaint after they told the world they have a record surplus.

Its a lie. America must keep the pressure on,

MSN

China has accused the United States of fueling global trade imbalances after reporting a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The massive surplus is expected to heighten tensions, particularly with the European Union and other countries concerned that their domestic industries could be overwhelmed by Chinese imports.

According to data released by Chinese authorities on Wednesday, exports rose by 6.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024.

Imports also increased sharply, climbing 5.7%, well above analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% rise.

This marks the first time China’s trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, even as exports to the United States fell by 20%. Exports to Europe, however, increased by 8.4%, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped by 13.4%.

It all revolves around wealth and income distribution, as well as demand and supply. China understands precisely what to produce and where to sell it. In contrast, America appears to be the underdog; its marketing strategies have not succeeded as effectively.

Chinese exports have grown markedly over the past few decades (especially since the 1990s), turning China into a top global exporter; recent years show continued large volumes though year‑to‑year growth can fluctuate.

Why:

• Scale and specialization: China built large manufacturing capacity, moved up the value chain into electronics, machinery and autos, and exploited economies of scale.
• Trade liberalization and global supply chains: WTO accession (2001), foreign direct investment, and integrated global value chains expanded export markets and intermediate‑goods trade.
• Policy and infrastructure: industrial policy, export promotion, ports and logistics, and competitive input costs lowered export costs.
• Demand and diversification: rising demand from emerging markets plus continued demand in advanced economies sustained export volumes.

Does importing countries’ wealth distribution matter?
Yes, it can shape both the size and composition of imports from China:
- Aggregate demand channel: richer countries (higher average income) import more and higher‑value goods; poorer countries import more basic manufactured goods.
- Distributional channel (inequality): higher income inequality can change demand patterns — a larger rich share raises demand for premium goods, a hollowed‑out middle reduces demand for mid‑range products. That affects which Chinese goods sell well (luxury/advanced vs. mass‑market).
- Production complementarities: firms that import Chinese intermediate inputs often benefit higher‑skilled workers and capital owners more, so import exposure can be associated with rising within‑country inequality (empirical studies show imports can widen earnings inequality in some settings).
- Policy and labor‑market institutions (unions, retraining, welfare) mediate impacts.

Bottom line: Chinese exports have broadly increased; the income level and especially the income distribution in importing countries influence how much and what kinds of goods they import from China, and they also affect how import competition is distributed across workers and firms.

sources:

• https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/5/2631
• Study: Trade can worsen income inequality
• China Exports YoY
• Charted: China’s Exports by Region (2000-2022)
• The Counterintuitive Impact of Rising Income Inequality on Consumer Product Availability and the Fortunes of Retail Businesses
• https://osf.io/download/9kh2g/

Mid‑range products (aka mid‑market or mid‑tier products) are goods positioned between low‑end mass‑market items and high‑end premium goods. They combine moderate quality, features, and price—targeting middle‑income consumers who want better durability/functionality than budget options but can’t or won’t pay for luxury brands.

Common characteristics:

• Moderate price and quality
• Functional features without premium materials or cutting‑edge tech
• Broad appeal to the mainstream middle class
• Often produced at scale with some brand differentiation

Examples:

• Smartphones: mid‑range Android models (better than basic feature phones but cheaper than flagship iPhones/Galaxy S series)
• Consumer electronics: mid‑tier TVs, soundbars, laptops (adequate performance for most users)
• Apparel: branded everyday clothing (good fabric/cuts but not designer labels)
• Home appliances: reliable mid‑priced washing machines, refrigerators
• Automobiles: compact to midsize non‑luxury cars with standard features (e.g., Toyota Corolla vs. a luxury BMW)
• Furniture: moderately priced assembled furniture with decent materials

Economic significance:

• Largest volume market in many countries because it matches the purchasing power of the middle class
• Sensitive to changes in middle‑class income and inequality: a shrinking middle reduces demand for mid‑range goods, while growth of the middle class expands it.