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2007, A Record Year for U.S.-China Trade Deficit

Submitted by Armand Biroonak
September 29th, 2008

In 2007, the United States’ trade deficit with China alone hit a record $256 billion.

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U.S. Census Bureau
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We Must Borrow to Combat Trade Deficit

Submitted by Armand Biroonak
September 16th, 2008

The second-quarter trade deficit of $183.1 billion means that every day the United States must raise more than $2 billion by borrowing or selling off assets. The trade deficit with China increased by 15 percent in the first half of 2008.

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Associated Press
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Ten Things You Should Know About China

By Charles McMillion
August 11th, 2008

If global economics were an Olympic sport, here are key reasons why China would be winning gold medals, while the United States would be an also-ran. This list helps make the case for a new American industrial policy. more »

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Over 20 million Chinese toys recalled this year

Submitted by Robert Dorst2 (not verified)
March 14th, 2008

Over 20 million toys from China were recalled this year because of lead and other hazards.

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“Toxic Trade: Globalization and the Safety of the American Consumer,” Institute for America’s Future, 30 October 2007
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China Still Corporate Favorite

From enews.mcot.net
February 7th, 2008
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enews.mcot.net — According to China's Ministry of Commerce, multinational corporations have set up 1,160 research institutions in the country, as of late 2007. A survey conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that 62 percent of global companies rated China as the most attractive location for prospective research & development.

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Drug Import Safety Questioned

From washingtonpost.com
February 7th, 2008
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washingtonpost.com — With more and more prescription drugs and drug ingredients coming to the U.S. from nations such as China and India, Congress is voicing concern that the number of inspections of foreign plants by the Food and Drug Administration has grown far more slowly.

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