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Trump's Second Term: China Navigates Trade Tensions Resiliently

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has tested China's trade strategies amid ongoing tensions.
China reported 2025 growth at 5% and a record trade surplus near $1.2 trillion, signaling resilience against U.S. trade policies.
Analysts say the two countries have established a cautious trade truce after a year of conflict.
Upcoming meetings between Trump and Xi Jinping in 2026 could shape relations and prompt renewed dialogue.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has tested China's trade strategies amid ongoing tensions.
China reported 2025 growth at 5% and a record trade surplus near $1.2 trillion, signaling resilience against U.S. trade policies.
Analysts say the two countries have established a cautious trade truce after a year of conflict.
Upcoming meetings between Trump and Xi Jinping in 2026 could shape relations and prompt renewed dialogue.