Trading Partner Portal: China

United States, China and California flags displayed side by side.

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Advances a Fair and Reciprocal Relationship with China While Hosting Historic State Visit
The White House, September 25, 2026

China’s Next-Generation Industrial Policy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, May 2026

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Annual 2025 Report to Congress
November 18, 2025

U.S. and China Pause Port Fees
CalChamber, November 4, 2025

US Imposes New Fees on Chinese Ships
CalChamber, October 17, 2025

Tariff Tumult Continues in April
CalChamber, April 25, 2025

Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect
CalChamber, February 4, 2025

Trade Overview

China is a country of east Asia and the largest of all Asian countries. It occupies nearly all of the entire East Asian landmass and covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth.

It is one of the most populated countries in the world reaching over 1.41 billion in 2025 and the second largest economy. It has a GDP of $19.5 trillion and GDP per capita of $13,862. It has become a global manufacturing hub and a key player in global supply chains. Department of Commerce

U.S. – China Trade

U.S.-China trade has risen rapidly over the past several decades. Two-way trade in goods between the two nations has increased from $4.8 billion in 1980 to $582.49 billion in 2024. However, 2025 saw a decline, with two-way trade totaling $414.69 billion.

U.S. goods exports to China in 2025 were $106.31 billion. Top exports to China included chemicals ($21.82 billion), computer and electronic products ($20.08 billion), transportation equipment ($19.36 billion), non-electrical machinery ($8.60 billion), and miscellaneous manufactures ($4.56 billion)

Imports from China to the U.S. totaled $308.85 billion in 2025, a drop from $438.74 billion in 2024. Top imports included computer and electronic products ($64.48 billion), electrical equipment, appliances, & components ($41.97 billion), miscellaneous manufactures ($33.01 billion), non-electrical machinery ($27.86 billion), and fabricated metal products ($19.28 billion).

Services trade totaled $79.95 billion, with exports from the U.S. to China totaling $56.65 billon. Top services exported were travel, charges for use of intellectual property, other business services, maintenance & repair services, and financial services.

Services imports totaled $23.3 billion, with top imports from China to the U.S. being other business services, transport, travel, financial services, and charges for use of intellectual property.

California – China Trade

In 2025, China continued as California’s 5th largest export destination, with approximately $10.27 billion in exports. Of all exports, the top five export categories were computer and electronic products ($2.36 billion), non-electrical machinery ($1.84 billion), chemicals ($1.52 billion), miscellaneous manufactures ($792 million), and electrical equipment, appliances, &components ($642 million).

Goods imports to California from China totaled $75.94 billion in 2025, a significant drop from previous years. The top import categories were computer and electronic products ($14.43 billion), electrical equipment, appliances, & components ($14.45 billion), miscellaneous manufactured goods ($8.51 billion), non-electrical machinery ($4.86 billion), and apparel & accessories ($4.48 billion). U.S. Dept. of Commerce

FDI – China

In 2025, China’s total direct investment stock in the U.S. totaled $40.35 billion, while the U.S. FDI into China totaled $120.55 billion (Bureau of Economic Analysis).

Chinese FDI into the U.S. supported 113,300 jobs, contributed $10.8 billion to expanding U.S. exports, and another $1.6 billion to research and development. The top industry sectors of Chinese FDI are software and IT services, electronic components, industrial equipment, biotechnology, consumer electronics, and consumer products. Select USA

During 2025 in California, the ninth largest source of FDI through foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs) is China. Chinese FOEs in California provided 23,571 jobs through 756 firms amounting to $2.45 billion in wages. The top jobs by sectors were manufacturing, retail trade, professional & business services, education/health, and wholesale trade. (World Trade Center Los Angeles FDI Report).

Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
CalChamber, January 31, 2025

What Governor Newsom’s Trip to China Accomplished
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 30, 2023

Governor Newsom Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 25, 2023

Governor Heads to China to Advance Climate Action, Promote Economic Development
CalChamber, October 19, 2023

MOU – Enhance Cooperation on Green Development
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 2023

MOU – Enhancing Cooperation on Strengthening Low-Carbon Development and Green Transition
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 2023

MOU – Strengthening Climate and Environmental Cooperation
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 2023

MOU – Environment and Climate Cooperation Between (CA Air Resources Board)
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 2023

MOU – Enhancing Cooperation on Climate and the Environment
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, October 2023

California Advances Global Climate Leadership Through Expanded Partnership with China
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, April 18, 2022

Fact Sheets

Former CA Governor Jerry Brown Launches California-China Climate Think Tank
Politico, September 23, 2019