China’s export juggernaut defying and denying Trump’s tariffs

Tariffs may have been Donald Trump’s weapon of choice, but China’s export engine is proving impervious to his trade war. Despite the US president’s best efforts, China’s trade surplus is on track to end 2025 at US$1.2 trillion, topping last year’s nearly $1 trillion figure. The reason is that China has become adept at adapting, diversifying markets, rerouting supply chains and shifting its focus