China seals record trade surplus on booming December exports
TL;DR
China posted a record 2025 trade surplus of about $1.19 trillion, up 20% from 2024, as December exports rose 6.6% and imports 5.7%; U.S. shipments fell 30% in December amid tariff tensions while full-year exports rose 5.5% and imports were flat. IMF projects 2026 growth around 4.4%.
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