China notches historic $1.2 trillion trade surplus, up 20% despite Trump tariffs
- Posted on January 14, 2026
- By CNN
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China notches historic $1.2 trillion trade surplus, up 20% despite Trump tariffs
China recorded the world’s biggest ever trade surplus in 2025, as well as a 20% jump from 2024, capping off a year in which the world’s largest manufacturer defied US trade pressure by ramping up exports to other global markets.
