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China's June dollar-denominated exports jump 27% y/y, imports up 36%
China's June dollar-denominated exports surged 27% year-on-year, significantly outpacing economist forecasts of 18.2%, while imports rose 36% against a 24% forecast. The stronger-than-expected trade data reflects accelerating demand and potential front-loading ahead of tariff escalation.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
China just shipped 27% more goods than last June—beating forecasts by 50%—which means your customers front-loaded orders before tariffs bite. That demand is borrowed from your future quarters, not new; plan for a sharp deceleration by Q4.
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