China Merchandise Trade (May 2024)

Export values rose y/y at the fastest pace since April 2023, with export volumes also picking up. We think exports will remain strong in the coming months, defying the expansion of Western tariffs. Import volumes were little changed last month, but they will probably rise soon, with increased government spending supporting the import-intensive construction sector.

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