China exports boom despite tariffs

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China's exports are booming despite Trump's tariffs. What's behind the numbers

China posted a record $586 billion trade surplus in the first half of 2025, defying expectations as factories appeared to ride out President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. June exports rose 5.8% year-over-year, well above forecasts, as Chinese companies shifted sales to markets outside the U.S. What's behind the rise? The numbers tell a complex story.
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