Chinese imports to US plummet to lowest levels since pandemic amid Trump tariffs

Chinese imports entering the U.S. have dropped to the lowest levels since the pandemic, according to recent census trade data.

A report from the Commerce Department showed a record number of goods from 10 countries, including Mexico and Vietnam, although the imports from China were the lowest in five years and possibly will drop further as Trump has hiked duties on Chinese goods to a staggering 145%, according to data collected by Reuters.

Chinese products have accounted for a smaller...