
The trade statistics bear out the facts. Even in categories where China was hit by prominent recalls earlier this year, like food and toys, exports rose sharply, according to data compiled by the World Trade Atlas.
Chinese food and agriculture exports to the United States were up 27 percent through August, to about $2.7 billion.
Global exports of Chinese-made toys jumped 18 percent, to about $16 billion, in the same period, despite a series of recalls from Mattel, the world's largest toy company, mostly because of toys painted with lead-based paint.
American imports of Chinese-made toys also rose steadily, though analysts warned there could be a lag before a slowdown is seen there.
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