China – strong exports, surging surplus
China's exports rose strongly into year-end, while imports remained flat, sending the trade surplus surging. Maybe there's front-loading to beat Trump II tariffs, but it is notable how resilient China's exports have remained when the Trump I tariffs remain firmly in place.
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