China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

China's exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, with trade with countries other than the U.S. expanding, while imports from the U.S. dropped nearly 27%.

China's exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, with trade with countries other than the U.S. expanding, while imports from the U.S. dropped nearly 27%.

China's trade surplus increased by 20% in 2025 to $1.2 trillion, despite U.S. tariffs, with exports to ASEAN, the EU, and other regions offsetting declines in U.S. trade.

China's export growth accelerated sharply to 21.8% in Jan–Feb, with the trade surplus reaching $213.6 billion, despite renewed U.S. tariffs.

China's exports jumped nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, powered by a surge in shipments of computer chips, autos, and electronics.

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, with exports to Africa and the ASEAN bloc increasing significantly.