From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-15 22:11:00

China’s economy grew by 5.4% in January-March, fueled by strong exports ahead of escalating tariffs from the U.S. Analysts predict a slowdown in the coming months due to the trade war. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is visiting Asian countries to promote free trade. Despite the strong exports, China’s economy faces challenges such as weakening property investment and consumer prices. The outlook remains uncertain as the U.S. and China continue to impose tariffs on each other. UBS economists expect a 3.4% economic growth this year, down from an earlier forecast of 4%. China is focusing on boosting consumer spending and private sector investment to mitigate the impact of tariffs.



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