China’s exports suffer worst downturn since Feb as tariffs hammer US demand

November 7, 2025 10:07 AM

China’s exports suffer worst downturn since Feb as tariffs hammer US demand

China's exports unexpectedly fell in October following months of front-loading to beat President Donald Trump's tariffs, giving voice to investor concerns over the broader economic impact of a rift in U.S.-China trade ties. Outbound shipments from the world's second-largest economy shrank 1.1% last month, the worst performance since February, customs data showed on Friday, reversing from an 8.3% rise in September, and missing a forecast for 3.0% growth in a Reuters poll. The figure was affecte...

China’s March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure

April 14, 2025 11:39 AM

China’s March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure

China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest U.S. tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy. U.S. President Donald Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods to hefty levels that many economists say will profoundly impact global trade flows and business investment. Exports rose 12.4% year-on-year, a five-month high, handily beating the 4....