China's exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last minute flurry of activity as companies rushed to beat President Donald Trump's hefty increases in U.S. tariffs.

China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest U.S. tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy.

China’s leader started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia to signal China’s commitment to global trade after U.S. President Trump upended the global economy.

President Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip of the year was meant to showcase China’s clout in the region. Now, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have turned it into a push to keep Southeast Asian leaders from cutting deals at Beijing’s expense.

A trade war hurts America too but China is especially vulnerable, writes Bob Davis. Read Full Article ⟶ Related Topics: Economy

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

After unsuccessfully courting Trump, Beijing takes hardline stance on trade China orders foreign affairs and commerce officials to cancel vacations Trump says China has panicked China tried to rally international support against tariffs BEIJING/WASHINGTON,

Trump announced a 90-day pause on a host of global tariffs he had planned, but increased levies on Chinese imports to 145%. "We urge the US to take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect,