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....
