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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 7, 2026
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China-US trade shows gradual recalibration amid tariffs, tech barriers, and geopolitical uncertainty
China-US trade is undergoing structural adjustment, with exports moderating, imports of US energy and agriculture rising, and bilateral flows becoming more complex. Experts say the shift reflects recalibration rather than full decoupling...
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Despite challenges like tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, trade between China and the United States is gradually recalibrating rather than decoupling, showing signs of becoming more structurally complex.
- In 2025, China-US trade fell by 18.2 percent year-on-year to 4.01 trillion yuan ($578 billion), representing 8.8 percent of China’s total trade.
- Yan Xuetong, a professor at Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations, noted a shift from China's surplus in manufactured goods towards a more diversified trade pattern.
- Lyu Daliang, director of the General Administration of Customs’ department of statistics and analysis, stated that in 2025, China remained the US’ third-largest export destination and third-largest source of imports.
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