TOKYO — China’s export growth lost momentum in August, growing only modestly and at the slowest pace in six months, dragged down by declining trade with the U.S., as tensions continue between the two countries over tariffs.
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A container ship docked at Yangshan Port outside of Shanghai: China’s export growth slowed in August as higher U.S. trade tariffs continued to weigh on shipments to the world’s largest economy. © Reuters
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September 8, 2025 12:27 JST
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