China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly accelerated as the economy rode out the tariff rollercoaster in May, offering a confidence boost to Beijing as it stares down the threat of a prolonged trade war with the US.

China has reported a mixed economic performance in May, as retail sales jumped while factory output slowed in the face of higher U.S. tariffs.

BEIJING (Reuters) -Billions of dollars of Chinese goods have been impacted by additional U.S. tariffs since 2018, initially under the first Donald Trump presidency and later under the Biden administration. Returning to the White House this year, Trump has imposed even more duties on China.

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China will negotiate and sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with, it said, a move that could benefit middle-income nations.

China’s retail sales growth in May surprised to the upside Monday with the 6.4% year-on-year growth surpassing the 4.9% economists’ consensus. The number was all the more extraordinary considering oth

China's retail sales soared to a 17-month high in May 2025, jumping 6.4% y/y, beats expectations and accelerated from April's growth, driven by holiday spending and government efforts to counter US tariffs.