Move away from US: China exports emerge strong despite Donald Trump’s tariff chaos; is the record trade surplus sustainable?
Monday, 14 July 2025 () Despite US tariff pressures, China's exports have shown surprising resilience, achieving a record trade surplus of $586 billion in the first half of the year. While exports to the US declined, Chinese businesses successfully diversified into other markets, particularly ASEAN countries, which saw a 17% increase.
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