The value of China's exports to the United States plunged in April amid rising trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Chinese customs authorities say shipments in dollar terms fell 21 percent from a year earlier. Imports from the US were down 13.8 percent.
Washington in April imposed additional tariffs of 145 percent on goods from China. Beijing hit back, raising levies on US products to 125 percent.
The value of China's total exports last month rose by 8.1 percent as shipments to Southeast Asia surged, while those to Europe were also up. Overall imports were almost flat, down just 0.2 percent.
Chinese customs authorities say shipments in dollar terms fell 21 percent from a year earlier. Imports from the US were down 13.8 percent.
Washington in April imposed additional tariffs of 145 percent on goods from China. Beijing hit back, raising levies on US products to 125 percent.
The value of China's total exports last month rose by 8.1 percent as shipments to Southeast Asia surged, while those to Europe were also up. Overall imports were almost flat, down just 0.2 percent.
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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China led to a significant decline in Chinese exports to the U.S. in April, with shipments dropping by 21% compared to the same period last year. Imports from the U.S. also decreased by 13.8%. The fallout is a result of increased tariffs; Washington imposed 145%
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Created: 2025/05/10 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:17
Last Read: 2025/05/10 07:27