>One thing to note when comparing imports to spending. Import numbers are based on the commercial invoice value (i.e., how much it cost to produce) while spending is based on the sale price. So it's an...apples and oranges comparison.

The context of this is the impact of tariffs on households' budget, and in that context, invoice value is fine, because that's the value on which tariffs are applied. 30% tariffs don't mean all foods go up 30%, it means it goes up by 6% (20% of 30%).