NEWS: China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom

China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom

Exports were a rare bright spot for China’s economy last year.
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Source: AFP

China’s exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.

Overseas shipments represented a rare bright spot for Beijing last year as sluggish domestic consumption and a prolonged crisis in the property sector dragged on growth.

But Trump, who imposed sweeping tariffs on China…

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