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2022 saw a record $25.6T in global imports, with the U.S. and China leading amidst market shifts and policy impacts.
In 2022, global imports reached a staggering $25.6 trillion, with the U.S. leading at $3.4 trillion despite economic uncertainties. China followed with $2.7 trillion, with slowed growth amidst complex trade relations with Taiwan. Europe's significant contributions through Germany and the Netherlands highlighted the EU's dominance in agricultural, fuel, mining, and automotive imports. The World Trade Organization anticipates a potential decline in import volumes for 2023, influenced by reduced manufacturing demand and trade fragmentation, evidenced by a drop in intermediate goods trade. Legislative policies like the U.S. CHIPS Act aim to encourage domestic production and may further affect global trade dynamics.
Source: Visual Capitalist
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