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China trade immune so far to tariffs with growth pickup in April

Chinese exports show surprising resilience with 10% growth in container volume, though economists warn the honeymoon won't last as US and China move toward ‘complete decoupling.’

China trade immune so far to tariffs with growth pickup in April
A container ship is guided by a tugboat off the Chinese coast. Despite new US tariffs announced in 2025, Chinese ports processed 6.3 million containers in a single week in April — a 10% increase from the year before — underscoring the resilience of sea trade even as economists warn of full decoupling ahead. Image: Getty Images

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