Exports to China Grow

Michigan Capitol Confidential ^ | 7/20/2010 | James Hohman

[MichCapCon]

The Chinese market for Michigan goods continues to grow. So it's strange that politicians here continue to point fingers at Chinese trade for Michigan's economic decay.

Since 2005, Michigan's exports to China increased by 91 percent, while Michigan's exports to the world dropped by 14 percent, largely due to a substantial decrease in 2009.

However, it appears that state exports recovered in 2010. First quarter data shows that Michigan's exports are returning to 2010 levels and that our exports to China are having a banner year.

[MichCapCon]

mi ping

[Colvin]

I see there is no break down on exactly what these exports are. Scrap steel? Corn? Raw wood? or is it complete cars?
Raw Materials or completed items?
Useless information.

[1rudeboy]

Looks like the majority was "transportation equipment," followed by "primary metal mfg.," followed by "chemicals," and followed by "machinery, except electrical."

Cool website, btw. TradeStats Express.

[Colvin]

Awsome, thanks for the link.

[SunkenCiv]

In before the "must be because of socialist subsidies" spam.

Since 2005, Michigan's exports to China increased by 91 percent, while Michigan's exports to the world dropped by 14 percent, largely due to a substantial decrease in 2009... First quarter data shows that Michigan's exports are returning to 2010 levels and that our exports to China are having a banner year.