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China's Trade Decline: Cargo Throughput Hits Record Low

7/30/2025

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China's trade is facing a sharp decline, with cargo throughput at ports plummeting to 6.2 million containers last week—a 7% drop and the lowest since May. This downturn reflects a troubling loss of momentum from earlier record volumes, driven by persistent US tariff uncertainties and evolving global trade relationships.

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Story summary

China's trade is facing a sharp decline, with cargo throughput at ports plummeting to 6.2 million containers last week—a 7% drop and the lowest since May. This downturn reflects a troubling loss of momentum from earlier record volumes, driven by persistent US tariff uncertainties and evolving global trade relationships.