U.S. reliance on goods made in China

Homes in the United States
are filled with everyday items
like toasters and umbrellas
that are imported from
China

% SHARE FROM
CHINA

LOUNGE
Artificial plants
Children’s books
Games console
Wooden picture frames
PC monitor
Toys
Wall clock
Lamps
Books
Couch
96
93
86
78
78
76
75
73
37
26

BATHROOM
Bamboo shelving
Comb
Nail care tools
Makeup brushes
Hair dryer
Glass mirror
Toilet/sink
97
91
82
82
71
67
50

GARAGE
Umbrella
Baby buggy
Fireworks
Torch
Christmas decorations
Galoshes
Bicycle
Metal shelves
98
97
96
91
87
49
40
40

KITCHEN/DINER
Toaster
Thermos flask
First-aid kit
Microwave oven
Food blender
Knife block
Pots and pans
Dishes
Scissors
Can opener
Utensils
Fridge freezer
Gas cooker
Coffee maker
Air fryer
Tumble dryer
Washing machine
99
96
90
90
83
82
82
80
79
74
70
52
51
40
37
23
23

BEDROOM
Alarm clock
Clothes hangers
Iron
Blankets
Pillows
99
95
93
82
64

GARDEN
Barbecue
Parasol
Furniture
96
96
72

Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg
Picture: Artvee public domain posters
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