In October, China's exports rose sharply by 12.7%, the highest increase in over two years. Companies rushed to send goods ahead of potential tariffs that could come with a Trump presidency. Exports to the US grew by 8.1%, while those to Europe matched the overall export increase.

Economists predict that fears of tariffs will sustain strong export growth in the months ahead. However, there is a contrasting decline, as imports fell by 2.3%, marking the first drop in four months.

The Digest, 11/7/2024 @130AM, CDT

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