Chinese exports to US dropped 35% in May
In May, Chinese exports to the United States experienced a notable decline of 35%, amounting to $28.8 billion, compared to $44 billion in May 2024. This decrease comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between China and the U.S.,with initial tariffs on Chinese goods as high as 145% reduced to 30% temporarily. In exchange, China lowered its tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10%.China’s total exports saw an 8.1% growth in April but later declined, and imports from the U.S.also dropped, contributing to a trade surplus of $103.2 billion for China in may. Additionally,the Chinese Communist Party reported a 0.1% decrease in the consumer price index, a potential sign of weakened demand, along with a 3.3% drop in producer prices, marking the largest decline in two years.
Chinese exports to US dropped 35% in May
Chinese exports to the United States decreased by 35% in May, according to customs data.
This report comes as China and the U.S. are meeting for trade talks in London on Monday. Last month, China was the outlier among foreign countries facing tariffs with an initial 145% tariff. It has since been reduced to 30% in a temporary trade deal set to last until August 12. In return, China decreased its own tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10%.
China exported $44 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in May 2024. This May, there was $28.8 billion in exports. Imports from the U.S. in May were over $10 billion, which was also a decrease.
As a result, China’s total exports decreased after an 8.1% year-over-year growth reported in April. May saw total exports increase by 4.8%. Imports declined by 3.4%. China’s trade surplus last month was $103.2 billion.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party reported that the consumer price index fell 0.1%, which can be an indicator of less demand. The producer price deflation also declined 3.3%, which was the greatest decline in two years.
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