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Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion - China's premier says higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, even as China's own trade ... Read More

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

China's economy grew by just 2.5% to 3% in 2025, the Rhodium Group think tank estimates, roughly half the pace implied by official data, driven by a collapse in fixed-asset investment in the $19 ... Read More

Give Up On ‘Winning’ Against China

As the trade dispute showed, China remains a formidable rival—and is determined to expand its already substantial advantages. Read More

China’s $1 trillion trade surplus: IMF urges shift to domestic growth; warns economy ‘too big’ to rely on exports

The IMF chief urges China to rebalance its economy, warning that relying solely on exports is unsustainable for its size and risks global trade friction. Despite US tariffs, China's exports are ... Read More

IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion

The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic imbalances, saying the country of 1.4 billion people is too big to rely on exports for its growth. China’s global export ... Read More

China buying U.S. soybeans again but well below Trump's trade deal target

China has resumed buying US soybeans after a months-long boycott but still lags goals set by the Trump administration's trade agreement, according to an NBC News analysis. Read More

Trump keeps backing down from his worst impulses — and it could be great news for the economy

President Donald Trump has shown a habit of talking tough on trade before backing down in key fights, and it could end up being a good thing for the US economy. Read More