30 Jan 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Trump policies spark record China trade surplus
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China's $1.1 trillion trade surplus shows it has thrived despite US tariffs, with trade shifts to Southeast Asia. Chinese companies rerouted manufacturing to Vietnam and other countries to finish products, using secondary markets and exploiting forced labor. Trade volumes to Southeast Asia increased by 20% year-over-year, mainly from Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.