China’s trade surplus hits record $1T

China's trade surplus surged close to $1 trillion, days before Trump's big new tariffs are due to land
China's exports reached record levels in 2024 as it braces for new tariffs President-elect Donald Trump said he'll impose after he takes office next week. According to Chinese government figures released Monday,
China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion
China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.
China reports record global trade surplus as threat of Trump tariffs looms
Trump has vowed to impose tariffs of as high as 60% on China, as well as lesser ones with the US’ biggest trade partners, threats that could upend global trade and economic growth.
China Trade Surplus Soars to $1 Trillion Ahead of Trump Return
Good morning. China’s trade surplus hits a record ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves returns from Beijing with deals and investments. And Europe’s largest pension fund sells its entire stake in Tesla.
China hits record $1T trade surplus: Chart of the Day
China has reached a record-breaking trade surplus of $1 trillion, with exports outpacing imports by 21% compared to last year. In today's Chart of the Day, host Madison Mills analyzes what this reveals about the Chinese economy and how it will impact the proposed tariff policy under Trump.
China’s record-breaking trade surplus, better tasting rice: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s record-breaking trade surplus to Beijing and Tokyo’s bid to mend ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
Record Trade Surplus as China Races to Beat Trump Tariff Threats
China's trade surplus grew to $104.84 billion in December, as exports rose faster than expected, according to official customs data released on Monday. Chinese factories rushed to complete orders ahead of higher tariffs threatened by President-elect Donald Trump.
China's $1T trade surplus, Moderna stock slips: Morning Brief
Brief anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith examine the key market developments driving Monday's trading session. Major banks will launch first-quarter earnings season this week, with reports from Citigroup (C),
FirstFT: China’s trade surplus hits record high ahead of Trump return
Also in today’s newsletter, China is building new mobile piers, and Air India chief hails carrier’s turnaround
China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs
China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
China’s trade surplus hits record $1T as 23 countries apply to join BRICS amid US tensions
China just dropped a $1 trillion bombshell on the global economy. That’s the size of its trade surplus last year, a jaw-dropping number that has everyone from Washington to Jakarta clutching their spreadsheets.

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