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High ImpactJul 20, 2026China's Record $1.2T Trade Surplus: US Tariffs Failing?
China has achieved a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, raising critical questions about the effectiveness of US tariff policies implemented over recent years. Despite successive rounds of tariffs
The Conversation#us-china-tariffs#trade-surplus#import-export
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 17, 2026Trump 25% Brazil Tariffs Defy Trade Surplus Logic
The Trump administration has imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, a decision that runs counter to the United States' existing trade surplus with Brazil. This move represents a significant policy sh
Reason Magazine#tariffs#us-brazil-trade#trade-policy