China has reported its trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion last year as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States under President Trump

The 2025 record showed that the world’s second-largest economy remained resilient despite facing steep Trump administration tariffs that slashed its exports to the U.S.

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.

The trans-Atlantic trade deal — lifting tariffs on products ranging from Argentine steaks and Brazilian copper to German cars and Italian wine — still has to be ratified by the European Parliament.

Ministers exchanged views on the state of play and prospects for EU-US trade relations, in light of recent developments. The Council found the announced 30% tariffs unjustified and unacceptable. Ministers remained nevertheless fully committed to working ...

China has announced a more than trillion-dollar trade surplus that poses a greater danger to world commerce than Trump’s tariffs.

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