Marketplace The price of limiting trade with China
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Sep 8, 2025 Craig Sloan, the General Manager of the Altadena Town and Country Club, discusses the club's revival following a fire. He shares insights on the broader economic ramifications of America's decreasing trade with China, especially under recent tariffs. The conversation touches on how China's pivot to new markets and the challenges facing U.S. businesses can reshape trade dynamics. Sloan also reflects on his community's resilience during the club's transformation and how local economic activities are adapting amid changing consumer behaviors and luxury market trends.
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China Redirects Exports To New Markets
- Chinese exports to the U.S. fell about a third year-over-year largely due to U.S. tariffs.
- China is redirecting shipments to other regions, strengthening non-U.S. trade ties and preserving overall export growth.
Cheap Chinese Inputs Shift Global Competitiveness
- China is using excess manufacturing capacity to flood markets from Africa to Europe with finished and intermediary goods.
- That supply gives foreign manufacturers cheaper inputs and a competitive edge over tariff-hit U.S. firms.
Decoupling Risks U.S. Tech And Growth
- Cutting economic ties risks letting other countries access Chinese tech and supply chains the U.S. lacks.
- That exclusion can weaken U.S. firm competitiveness, innovation, and long-term growth.