TOKYO -- China's exports recorded solid growth in April even after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 145% tariffs on goods from the country, showing more resilience than expected thanks to increased trade with Asian and other economies.
Shipments to US down 21% but ASEAN and Europe help pick up slack
Cargos being loaded onto a China-Europe freight train at the China-Kazakhstan Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, China, on April 10. (China Daily via Reuters)
TOKYO -- China's exports recorded solid growth in April even after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 145% tariffs on goods from the country, showing more resilience than expected thanks to increased trade with Asian and other economies.