China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
Robust shipments of autos, chips and AI hardware helped offset war-related disruptions and pushed the trade surplus to $105.4 billion, customs data showed.
- China's customs agency reported that total exports rose 19.4% in May from a year earlier, as shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.
- Shipments of autos, technology, and semiconductors remained robust, supporting the stronger performance that improved from April's 14.1% year-on-year increase.
- Imports jumped 27.4% in May, marking a significantly faster pace compared with April's 25.3% year-on-year expansion.
- Trade with the United States contracted further, continuing a trend that began when President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China after returning to office.
- Exports to the United States fell 2.7% in January-May from a year earlier, while imports dropped 5.5%, underscoring persistent bilateral weakness.
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China’s exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war. The stronger than expected performance was an improvement from April’s 14.1% year-on-year increase. Imports in May jumped 27.4%, also at a faster pace compared with April’s 25.3% year-on-year expansion. Exports to the U.S. in May surged more than 35% from the …
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