The trade war is kind of working
Posted on AllSides December 9th, 2019
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U.S. manufacturers and small businesses have been hit hard by the trade war, but recent data shows that China is really suffering.
Driving the news: China's total exports fell for the 12th straight month in November, dropping 1.1% from a year ago, and exports to the U.S. have fallen more than 20%, according to China’s customs administration.
Economists had expected shipments to rise 1%, as retailers and companies stock up for Christmas, per Reuters.
What's happening: The U.S. trade deficit declined 7.6% in October to $47.2 billion, the smallest...