China’s Export Growth Triumphs Over Trump’s Tariff Tactics
China’s exports surged 8.3% in September, defying a 27% plunge in shipments to the U.S. This demonstrates Beijing’s successful pivot away from American consumers amid ongoing trade tensions.
New data from China’s General Administration of Customs shows the country achieved its strongest export performance this year by focusing on European Union markets, where growth reached 14.8%. This diversification strategy has effectively countered President Trump’s tariff offensive, which aimed to create “tremendous difficulties” for Chinese manufacturers.
The European Union, currently operating under a 15% tariff rate from the White House, has emerged as China’s key alternative market. Meanwhile, Chinese shipments to the U.S. have experienced six consecutive months of double-digit declines, marking the longest such streak since the trade war began.
The World Bank now projects China’s economy will grow 4.8% in 2025, while simultaneously downgrading U.S. growth forecasts. This shift highlights how China’s trade diversification has not only sustained its export sector but positioned it for continued expansion despite American trade barriers.
Source: https://fortune.com/2025/10/13/trump-china-exports-tremendous-difficulties-trade-tariffs/