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U.S.-China Trade Surge Boosts Jobs and Wages

8/12/2025

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U.S.-China trade has grown from $48.5 billion in 1995 to $439 billion, benefiting citizens.
Economists highlight that trade improves living standards via comparative advantage.
Prices for toys, furniture, and apparel have dropped, boosting real wages for Americans.
U.S. employment rose from 132 million to 170 million since 1995, despite economic job shifts.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act tackles forced labor issues without imposing new trade restrictions.

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Story summary

U.S.-China trade has grown from $48.5 billion in 1995 to $439 billion, benefiting citizens.
Economists highlight that trade improves living standards via comparative advantage.
Prices for toys, furniture, and apparel have dropped, boosting real wages for Americans.
U.S. employment rose from 132 million to 170 million since 1995, despite economic job shifts.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act tackles forced labor issues without imposing new trade restrictions.