The numbers tell quite a story. China’s exports surged 12.4% in March 2025, with first-quarter growth hitting 6.9%. But beneath these headline figures lies a massive shift in global trade flows driven by unprecedented tariff levels that have reshaped manufacturer economics. American tariffs on Chinese goods now stand at a stunning 145% – levels not seen in a century. Beijing has answered with 125% duties on US products. These aren’t temporary irritants but structural barriers reshaping global commerce. “With tariff rates at the current level, there is no longer a market for US goods imported into China,” stated China’s Finance … Continue reading China Exports Surge 12.4% Despite 145% US Tariffs: ASEAN Markets Up 11.6% as Supply Chains Shift