UN report: Coronavirus’ impact on China could curb U.S. exports by nearly $6 billion

The slowdown in China’s economy due to the spread of the coronavirus could cut U.S. exports by almost $6 billion and slow global exports by $50 billion due to supply chain disruptions, according to estimates published on Wednesday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The U.S. stands to be the second most-affected economy from a lack of Chinese supplies -- a shortage caused by a sharp downturn in Chinese manufacturing output, as the spread of the coronavirus...