Computer Imports Hit ~$700B Annualized, Up 126% in a Year on AI Buildout
rjurney · x · 2026-09-04
Economist Joseph Politano highlights that AI-related imports have completely reshaped US trade flows: computer & parts imports hit another record high, tracking near $700B annualized—up 126% in just the past year—a stark measure of the AI infrastructure buildout.
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