China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
BBC • 1/14/2026
Summary
China reported a record trade surplus of $1.19 trillion, attributed to its efforts to diversify trade, according to BBC. This surplus comes despite the ongoing tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
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- 2026-01-14China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs (current)
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