Consumer Spending Boom in the U.S. Is Heavily Dominated by Chinese Goods

July 16—Global Times reported July 13 that the recent so-called “2025 Summer Black Friday” spending spree in the U.S., has demonstrated the huge role that goods produced in China occupy in the economy as purchases by American consumers. Global Times writes: "The dust has settled on the 2025 Summer Black Friday, and the numbers are staggering: In just four days, U.S. online spending hit $24.1 billion. Retailers recorded online sales growth of 30.3%….

“Dig into the data, and ‘Made in China’ emerges as the backbone of this boom. On Amazon, 70% of goods are Chinese-made. Walmart clocks in at 60%, while Target and Best Buy hover around 30% and 30-35%, respectively. From electronics to apparel to kitchen gadgets, the low-cost, high-quality output of Chinese factories is the linchpin of U.S. retail giants’ supply chains.” 

The implication is obvious: U.S, consumer can ill afford a trade war with China. This is a leverage point behind what some sources have said will be a major proposal for a trade and broader deal that will be offered President Donald Trump by Chinese President Xi Jinping in the weeks ahead.