HONG KONG -- China recorded robust growth in exports in December, as businesses continued front-loading orders to brace for higher tariffs expected to be imposed after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.
Total outbound shipments surge 10.7% in December; imports log surprise growth
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose higher tariffs looms over Chinese exports. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- China recorded robust growth in exports in December, as businesses continued front-loading orders to brace for higher tariffs expected to be imposed after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.