China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion in 2025 Despite US Tariffs | Business
US-bound shipments did fall sharply after Donald Trump raised duties in 2025. But under Xi Jinping’s guidance, Chinese exporters responded with speed and ingenuity. Sales surged instead to Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. In many cases, goods were routed through third countries, blunting the effect of US tariffs altogether. China closed 2025 with…