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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

IMF urges China to prioritise consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy

The IMF calls on China to shift towards consumption-led economic growth and implement stronger fiscal measures to support domestic demand amidst a record trade surplus.

Feb 25 • 08:47 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

The article discusses how China's focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly 'little giants,' is essential to maintaining its manufacturing edge globally.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trade exchange: in January the trade balance was US$1825 million higher than in 2025

In January, Argentina's trade balance showed a surplus of US$1987 million, up US$1825 million compared to the same month in 2025, largely due to a decrease in imports.

Feb 19 • 20:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Exports to the US closed 2025 at historic highs; trade surplus with the US grows

In 2025, Mexico achieved record exports to the United States, consolidating its position as the leading trade partner.

Feb 19 • 20:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With a jump in exports and a decrease in imports, there was a surplus of US$ 1.987 million in January

In January, Argentina recorded a trade surplus of US$ 1.987 million, driven by a 19.3% increase in exports and an 11.9% drop in imports.

Feb 19 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU will have a deficit of 47 billion euros without the pharmaceutical industry

Without the pharmaceutical industry, the EU's trade balance would shift from a surplus of 147 billion euros to a deficit of 47 billion euros, according to the EFPIA.

Feb 16 • 15:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Which countries contribute the most to Beijing's trade surplus for 2025?

China's trade surplus is projected to exceed one trillion dollars in 2025, despite increasing protectionism and tariffs.

Feb 16 • 10:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Highest trade surplus in nearly a year

Norway's trade surplus reached nearly 76 billion kroner in January 2026, a significant increase attributed to soaring export revenues from oil and gas.

Feb 16 • 07:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Expectations of an Increase in China's Current Account Surplus in 2026

Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for China's current account surplus in 2026 to 4.3% of GDP, supported by record trade figures in the last quarter.

Feb 15 • 08:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The EU's trade deficit with China rose by 15% in 2025, the year of the tariff war

The EU's trade deficit with China increased by 15% in 2025, while the trade surplus with the United States remains at record levels despite tariffs.

Feb 13 • 17:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Eurozone goods export grew by 3.4% year-on-year in December 2025, while imports grew by 4.2%.

In December 2025, eurozone goods exports rose by 3.4% year-on-year, while imports increased by 4.2% leading to a trade surplus that was lower than the previous year's.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

$100 billion exports, GDP surge, $3 billion savings... Major benefits will come from the US deal!

India is expected to gain significantly from a trade deal with the US, with exports projected to increase by over $100 billion annually and a potential increase in trade surplus.

Feb 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria posts $10.83bn trade surplus on stronger exports

Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of $10.83 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong export growth and a decline in imports.

Feb 11 • 01:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí's Trade Balance Reaches R$ 120.7 Million in January

The state of Piauí reported a trade surplus of R$ 72 million in January 2026, driven by increased exports compared to the previous year.

Feb 9 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

German exports to the USA fell by 9.3 percent in 2025

Germany's exports to the USA decreased by 9.3 percent in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, leading to the lowest trade surplus with the US since 2021, although total exports rose by about 1 percent due to increased trade with other European countries.

Feb 6 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has a trade surplus of US$ 4.3 billion in January with a decline in imports

Brazil's trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 4.343 billion in January, an 85.8% increase compared to the same month in 2025, due to a sharper decline in imports than in exports, as reported by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services.

Feb 5 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Even with U.S. tariff hike, trade balance surplus rises 86% in January to $4.32 billion

Brazil's trade balance reported a surplus of $4.32 billion in January, marking an 86% increase compared to the same month in 2025.

Feb 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Trump forces a trade agreement with India after months of tariff pressure over Russian oil

Donald Trump has secured a trade agreement with India after months of using tariffs to pressure the country to reduce its trade surplus and sever energy ties with Russia.

Feb 3 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 300 million dollars in trade surplus gained by South American country in January

The Bolivian government reported a trade surplus of over 331 million dollars in January, attributed to measures such as the end of fuel subsidies and reductions in public spending.

Feb 2 • 19:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

China breaks all records in exports, despite complaints from the EU and tariffs from Trump

Despite U.S. tariffs, China's export balance has reached a historic high, achieving a record trade surplus and compensating for reduced exports to the U.S. by increasing shipments to other countries.

Jan 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

China's trade surplus reaches 1.2 trillion despite tariffs

China's exports have surged, leading to a trade surplus of $1.189 trillion, a 5.5% increase from last year, defying expectations amidst U.S. tariffs.

Jan 15 • 06:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran on the brink, youth without work and record trade surplus of China

The podcast discusses ongoing protests in Iran, where over 2,000 casualties have been reported amid concerns of U.S. intervention, alongside economic issues like youth unemployment and China's trade surplus.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Forget Trump’s Tariffs. The Real Danger Lies in China’s Trade Surplus.

The article argues that China's trade surplus poses a greater risk to the U.S. economy than tariffs imposed during Trump's presidency.

Jan 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

How China Floods the Planet with Its Products Despite Donald Trump's Trade War

Beijing reports a record trade surplus for 2025, despite a significant decline in exports to the United States last year amidst ongoing trade tensions.

Jan 14 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Exports Boom: China's Export Record Goes Down in History Books

China achieved a historically unprecedented export surplus despite trade tensions and lawsuits from the EU, sparking questions about potential new trade conflicts in the upcoming year.

Jan 14 • 17:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

China's trade surplus exceeds $1 trillion despite Trump's tariffs

China reported a record export surplus of over $1 trillion for 2025, defying the tariffs and trade policies imposed by former US President Donald Trump.

Jan 14 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"China is irreplaceable in international supply chains"

Despite trade disputes, China achieved a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, with many German and European companies relocating their production there, according to Folker Hellmeyer, chief economist at Netfonds.

Jan 14 • 12:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

China achieved a huge trade surplus

In 2025, China recorded a trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, driven by increased exports to Africa and ASEAN markets, along with the highest volume of rare earth mineral shipments in over a decade.

Jan 14 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

China reaffirms itself as the first commercial power with a record surplus

China has solidified its position as the world's leading commercial power with a record surplus exceeding one trillion euros, despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States.

Jan 14 • 10:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

China with a record trade surplus despite American tariffs

The article discusses China's remarkable trade surplus in 2025, detailing the factors contributing to it and its impact on relations with the USA and global trade dynamics.

Jan 14 • 10:09 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

China sees record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025 in spite of US tariffs

China reported a record trade surplus of $1.19 trillion for the year 2025, despite the challenges posed by US tariffs.

Jan 14 • 09:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

China's record trade surplus reaches $1.2 trillion in 2025

China's trade surplus rose to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by a shift in exports to Southeast Asia and Europe due to the impact of the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump.

Jan 14 • 09:06 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

China's trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump's tariffs

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by increased exports despite the impact of higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Jan 14 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

China records a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs

China reported a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by rising exports to non-U.S. markets and increasing imports.

Jan 14 • 07:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Chinese exports break records despite U.S. tariffs

China experienced a robust export surge in 2025, achieving a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion despite renewed U.S. tariff pressures, with companies pivoting towards Southeast Asian, African, and Latin American markets.

Jan 14 • 06:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

2025: China’s Foreign Trade Reaches Record Surplus

In 2025, China achieved a record surplus in foreign trade, with exports increasing by 5.5% to approximately $3.8 trillion, while imports remained steady at around $2.6 trillion, resulting in a surplus close to $1.2 trillion.

Jan 14 • 06:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

2025: China's Foreign Trade Reaches Record Surplus

In 2025, China's foreign trade achieved a record surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, with exports growing by 5.5% to approximately $3.8 trillion while imports remained steady at around $2.6 trillion despite global conflicts.

Jan 14 • 06:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

China reports record trillion-dollar trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

China has achieved a record trillion-dollar trade surplus in 2025, adapting to US tariffs by redirecting exports to other markets.

Jan 14 • 04:50 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World’s Markets

China has reported a record trade surplus as its exports significantly increase in global markets.

Jan 14 • 03:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

As China’s US exports plunge in 2025, Beijing banks on diversification for 2026 growth

In response to a significant drop in US exports in 2025, China is focusing on diversifying its markets to achieve growth in 2026, achieving a record surplus of US$1.19 trillion primarily through increased shipments to ASEAN and Africa.

Jan 14 • 03:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

What are the barriers to the foreign sale of Polish food?

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has consistently reported a surplus in agricultural and food exports, with projections indicating the surplus could exceed 17 billion euros in 2024.

Jan 9 • 20:44 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus

China is promoting Hainan as a key duty-free destination, highlighting its substantial $1 trillion trade surplus.

Jan 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

How to React to the Chinese Economic Giant

As China's trade surplus grows and its industrial exports increasingly dominate global markets, the world grapples with how to respond, pondering whether to protect against China with trade barriers or to replicate its manufacturing support strategies.

Dec 29 • 05:00 UTC

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