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Trump said China was headed for 'big trouble'—instead, its economy is growing faster than ...

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26 October 2026

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China

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Despite the U.S.-China trade war and heavy tariffs on each other's exports, China's economy continues to grow faster than expected with a 4.5% GDP increase in Q3, alongside a reduction in its fiscal deficit as a share of GDP. Meanwhile, U.S. growth remains slower, and tariffs between the two countries, though lower than peak levels, remain elevated.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China’s economy growing despite tariffs means your US export playbook needs a rethink. If you sell trade or economic risk tools, this shifts where the emerging market stress points are.

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