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China’s Export Orders Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze Economy

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April 30, 2025
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China’s Export Orders Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze Economy
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  • China’s manufacturing sector showed significant signs of strain in April, with new export orders falling to 44.7, the lowest level since December 2022, as U.S. tariffs take a toll.
  • The country’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 49 in April, signaling contraction and marking the weakest reading since December 2023.
  • The sharp decline in export orders reflects the impact of steep U.S. tariffs, which have led American importers to cancel or delay orders after a rush to stockpile goods earlier this year.
  • The economic slowdown is increasing pressure on Beijing to implement stimulus measures to support growth and on Xi Jinping to negotiate a trade deal with President Trump.
  • Despite the economic strain, Beijing has maintained a defiant stance, accusing the U.S. of “bullying” and showing no immediate signs of softening its position in trade talks.

What Happened?

China’s economy is showing its first major signs of damage from the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. In April, the country’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49, indicating a contraction in factory activity, while new export orders plunged to 44.7, their lowest level in over two years.

The decline in export orders highlights the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, which have disrupted trade flows and led to a sharp pullback in demand from American buyers. Many U.S. importers had rushed to stockpile goods earlier in the year before the tariffs took effect, but the subsequent slowdown in orders is now hitting Chinese factories hard.


Why It Matters?

The contraction in China’s manufacturing sector underscores the growing economic costs of the U.S.-China trade war. For Beijing, the slowdown in export orders and factory activity adds urgency to efforts to stabilize the economy through stimulus measures.

The data also increases pressure on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to reach a trade agreement with President Trump, though Beijing has so far maintained a defiant stance, accusing the U.S. of unfair trade practices.

For the global economy, the slowdown in China’s manufacturing sector could have ripple effects, particularly for countries that rely on Chinese demand for raw materials and intermediate goods.


What’s Next?

Beijing is likely to ramp up stimulus efforts to support its economy, but the effectiveness of these measures will depend on the duration and intensity of the trade war. Meanwhile, the U.S. and China face mounting pressure to return to the negotiating table to avoid further economic damage.

For now, the trade war continues to weigh heavily on global trade and economic growth, with no clear resolution in sight.

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