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China's Exports Plunge Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

11/7/2025

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China's exports fell 1.1% in October, the worst since February, as orders declined amid United States trade tensions.
This drop followed an 8.3% rise in September and missed a forecast of 3.0% growth.
Economists say the United States market loss cut export growth by 2 percentage points, impacting GDP.
The Purchasing Managers' Index reached a six-month low, signaling slower export orders.
China's trade surplus declined to $90.07 billion, missing expectations.

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China's exports fell 1.1% in October, the worst since February, as orders declined amid United States trade tensions.
This drop followed an 8.3% rise in September and missed a forecast of 3.0% growth.
Economists say the United States market loss cut export growth by 2 percentage points, impacting GDP.
The Purchasing Managers' Index reached a six-month low, signaling slower export orders.
China's trade surplus declined to $90.07 billion, missing expectations.