Expressive Growth Reinforces The Strength Of China’s Exports Amid The Tariff War With The United States
China recorded an 8.3% growth in its exports in September 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. External sales totaled US$ 328.6 billion, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) released on October 13, 2025. Even with rising trade tensions, exports widely surpassed market expectations. This result strengthens the country’s trade balance and increases the government’s confidence in its economic performance.
Growth Surpasses Forecasts and Strengthens Confidence of The Chinese Government
The Chinese government assessed September’s performance as highly positive. The result exceeded the estimates from the Wind platform, which predicted an increase of 5.7%.
“Despite a complex external environment, Chinese products withstood pressure and achieved steady growth, demonstrating strong resilience”, stated Wang Jun, Vice Minister of the GACC, during an interview in Beijing on Monday (October 13, 2025).
Moreover, exports grew before the new 100% tariff imposed by the United States takes effect, scheduled for November 1, 2025. This reinforces that many exporters anticipated shipments to avoid additional costs.
New U.S. Tariff Escalates Trade Tensions and Pressures Global Supply Chains
The new rate was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, of the Republican Party, on Friday (October 10, 2025). The announcement came one day after China tightened restrictions on rare earth trade.
This sequence of measures intensified the tariff dispute between the two largest economies in the world. The actions reignited concerns about impacts on global trade and supply chains.
However, Chinese exports in September were not directly affected. This is because the tariff only takes effect in November, maintaining robust performance before the new round of sanctions.
Imports Also Advance and Consolidate Significant Surplus
According to GACC data, Chinese imports grew 7.4% compared to September of the previous year, reaching US$ 238.1 billion.
As a result, China’s trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 90.5 billion just in September.
Between January and September 2025, Chinese foreign trade amounted to US$ 4.7 trillion, a result 3.1% higher than the same period in 2024.
These figures demonstrate that China maintains a strong trading pace, even amid an environment of uncertainties and increasing external pressure.
Trade Relations with The U.S. Continue to Decline Sharply
Despite the positive performance, trade exchanges between China and the United States continue to decline. In the year-to-date, Chinese exports to the U.S. market fell 16.9%.
Meanwhile, imports of U.S. products fell 11.6%, according to data from GACC. This situation reinforces the deterioration of bilateral relations and the consolidation of a lasting economic war.
Still, China’s surplus shows the strength of its exporting industry. The country continues to expand its global presence and diversify markets, demonstrating strategic resilience in the face of trade barriers imposed by Washington.

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