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China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn
China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.
China’s economy likely grew 5.2% in months before big US tariffs
NEW YORK] China will likely report solid economic growth for the start of 2025, a period before Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten its around 5 per cent growth target without more stimulus. Read more at The Business Times.
President Trump says tariffs on China will 'come down substantially'
President Trump said 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will "come down substantially" as his administration expressed optimism about a trade deal.
Trump suggests China tariffs will fall
President Trump says tariffs on China “will not be anywhere near 145%” but won’t be removed all together. It follows US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying he expected a ‘de escalation’ in US China tariffs.
Trump admits China’s tariffs will drop ‘but it won’t be zero’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday conceded that the 154 percent tax Americans currently pay for most imported goods from China will come down as a result of trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
Trump eases tensions, says China tariffs will be 'nowhere near' 145%
President Donald Trump moved to ease investor concerns over escalating trade tensions, stating today that the proposed tariff on Chinese imports "won't be anywhere near" the 145% figure previously floated.
Trump admits 145 per cent tariffs on China very high, expects them to come down substantially
Trump noted that the tariffs used to be zero, but because of that, he continued to say, the United States was "just destroyed."
"It won't be that high": Trump, Bessent hint at walking back China tariffs
The president shared that he's considering walking back punitive 145% tariffs on the country while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. "145% is very high, and it won't be that high," he said when asked about duties on imported Chinese goods.
U.S. economy grew 2.4% in the 4th quarter after upgrade in final growth estimate
The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending.
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Trump's tariffs roiled markets but data shows a solid economy. Here's why.
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US labor market stable; tariffs depress single-family homebuilding
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China's GDP growth surpasses expectations amid trade tensions with US
China's economy grew by 5.4% in Q1 2025, outperforming the predicted 5.2%, despite looming tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.