Hey @Badflower- just wanted to say, Paws makes me cry everytime I hear it. I had to put my dog down a year a half ago and the second verse always makes me cry. Good luck on the tour. Saw you in DC. It was awesome.
This visualization is crazy. Not only is China the leading trader with all of these nations, not the U.S. is also not providing humanitarian assistance to most of these countries either. How are we supposed to have strong allies around the world when China is doing this?
📈 Global Trade Dominance: U.S. vs. China (2000 & 2024)
In 2000, U.S. trade totaled $2.0 trillion—more than four times China’s $474 billion. At the time, China was the primary trade partner for only a handful of countries, including Cuba, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Mongolia, North Korea, Oman, Sudan, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
From 2000 to 2024, U.S. trade grew by 167% (4.2% CAGR), while China’s trade surged by 1,200% (11.3% CAGR), surpassing the U.S. in 2012. By 2024, total trade reached $5.3 trillion for the U.S. and $6.2 trillion for China.
China is now the dominant trade partner for most of Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, South America, and Africa. Looking ahead, North America, Europe (excluding Russia), North Africa, and India are likely to strengthen trade ties, while China will deepen its connections with emerging markets—importing fuels, minerals, and agricultural goods while exporting manufactured products.
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One year ago today, the House passed a modest increase of the Child Tax Credit with strong bipartisan support. Unfortunately, a year later, families still don't have an expanded credit. Time to get it done. #InvestInKids
You know the worst part of the Presidential debate, completely ignoring a serious question about affordable child care to debate who is/was the worst president. #Debates2024#InvestInKids
It was a privilege to be a part of this conversation. Investing in children through WIC and childcare has vocal bipartisan support, but not always the political will. Thank you @SenatorHeinrich for leading the way on WIC funding.
Appreciated the visit with Jennifer Garner and @save_children today.
I’m proud to continue our work together to deliver a better future for the next generation.
Nearly 21 million children are expected to receive the new, permanent grocery benefits program this summer. States will provide families with $120/eligible child for the summer to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets or other authorized retailers ➡️ https://t.co/6MmESQvgLs
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Unless Congress acts by January 19, millions of women and kids will face massive funding cuts to #WIC. This would lead to massive waitlists and cuts to the program, which feeds millions of families.
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Once again, @Reese10Angel made my daughter's year. What she didn't get to say last night was that watching Angel play has not only inspired her to play forward and wear the number 10, but also to give her all on the court. #Gratitude
Was great to join with @SavetheChildren, @SCActionNetwork@nokidhungry and all the attendees at the Rural Child Hunger Summit! Looking forward to working together to ensure all children have the nutritious food they need.
@united My favorite show was when @united lost my wife's bags going to and coming back from Nepal. And when they made her stay in Newark for 24 hours because of their flight delays. So please don't tell me to go to Newark.
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