Foreign media: According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund, the degree of reliance on U.S. goods trade varies significantly across global economies in 2025. Mexico and the United States have import and export volumes equivalent to 47.8% of their GDP, while Vietnam reaches 43.9%, ranking first and second among major economies respectively—both exceeding the global average of 6.5% by more than sixfold.
In 2025, Vietnam’s exports to the United States increased by 28.1%, surpassing $153 billion; Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. rose by 78%, reaching $198.3 billion. Thailand and Malaysia also saw their trade with the U.S. account for 19.7% and 19.0% of their respective GDPs, reflecting strong integration within electronics supply chains.
In contrast, China’s trade with the U.S. represents only about 2% of its GDP, while Germany and Japan both stand at around 5%. Despite the substantial volume of Sino-U.S. trade, the level of dependence remains relatively low given China’s economy, which totaled approximately $19.6 trillion in size.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1878461858476160/
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone.