📈 China's Reliance on Exports to the U.S. Has Declined Since 2007

China’s exports to the U.S. fell from 7.3% of GDP in 2006 to 2.8% in 2024, reflecting reduced economic dependence. This shift has been driven by the expansion of China’s domestic economy and local consumption, diversification of export markets, escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, evolving trade policies, and intensifying geopolitical pressures.