US imports from China surge in 2020 despite tariffs, pandemic: NY Times

WASHINGTON (Xinhua): Despite the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, US imports from China are surging as the year 2020 draws to a close, The New York Times reported on Monday (Dec 14).

"The surge in imports is another byproduct of the coronavirus, with Americans channeling money they might have spent on vacations, movies and restaurant dining to household items like new lighting for home offices, workout equipment for basement gyms, and toys to keep their children entertained," the report said.