Wire · operational-macro
Trump said China was headed for 'big trouble'—instead, its economy is growing faster than ...
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.
◆ Coverage
1 source · 26 Oct 2026
◆ Related on Wire
◆ Topics
china-growthtrade-tariffsus-china-trade-warfiscal-deficit