[Constitutionalist Conservative]

While only 13% of our total imports are Chinese.

How long would it take to shift that 13% to other countries, or somehow bring that manufacturing home again (very unlikely considering the cost of doing business here)? I'm still thinking that the shock to our own economy would be significant.

[kellynla]

But what you fail to realize is that OVER HALF of China's exports go to America and our allies while a mere 13% of our imported goods come from China.

China's prosperity and survival DEPENDS on exports while America is the least bit dependent on Chinese goods...
China's manufacturing base can easily be replaced by any number of countries...

[kellynla]

my point being that if America would INSIST that China grab NK by the neck there would not be any need for any kind of boycott...this whole situation with NK could be resolved in weeks...NK is dependent on China and China is dependent on Ameria and our allies for its exports.
just a matter of following the food chain. LOL