China's exports to US drop by 25% in October

Business Nov 07, 2025

China's exports to the US dropped by 25% in October, leading to a 1.1% dip in worldwide exports—the weakest showing since February.
This is a sharp turnaround from September's growth, and China's own imports barely grew, pointing to sluggish demand at home.

US-China trade deal

Experts say China's trade slump comes down to things like a struggling property market, cautious shoppers, and tough comparisons with last year's strong numbers.
To help smooth things over, the US and China struck a new deal in October 2025—cutting tariffs and delaying new port fees.
Still, shipping traffic between the two has fallen by 42%, showing that global trade is facing some real headwinds right now.