** Despite Trump’s prediction that China would face “tremendous difficulties” from US tariffs, Beijing has successfully pivoted to global markets. China’s exports grew 8.3% in September as diversification strategy pays off. **CONTENT:**
When former President Donald Trump launched his latest tariff offensive against China, he confidently predicted Beijing would face “tremendous difficulties” without access to American consumers. Six months into the trade standoff, China’s export economy has instead demonstrated remarkable resilience by redirecting trade flows to global markets, achieving 8.3% growth in September despite the ongoing tariff pressures.