China just hit a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus despite tariffs — how they did it and what it means

The staggering number is a 20% increase from 2024.

Forget Trump’s Tariffs. The Real Danger Lies in China’s Trade Surplus.

China has announced a more than trillion-dollar trade surplus that poses a greater danger to world commerce than Trump’s ...

Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion

What happened in 2025 reveals a massive pivot in global trade flows. The tariffs did bite where they were intended: China’s ...

China's trade surplus surges to a record high, even with tariffs

China has reported its trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion last year as exports to other countries made ...
Investopedia

What Is Trade Surplus? How to Calculate and Countries With It

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

World oil market faces significant surplus in first quarter, IEA says

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The global oil market will be in deep surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as so far excess supplies ...
USA Today

Trade deficits explained: Understanding the imbalance in global trade

Are you wondering what trade deficits are and what all the hoopla is about regarding President Donald Trump's trade war? Here are some terms and facts to help you understand. A trade imbalance is ...