US media: Trump has asked China to purchase more US soybeans and crack down on fentanyl in exchange for avoiding a 100% tariff increase on China in November, but China's strong economic performance has weakened the US's negotiation leverage.
Data shows that China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding expectations; the tertiary industry grew by 5.4%, and the manufacturing sector grew by 4.9%. Although exports to the US fell by 27%, exports to other markets increased by 14.8%, driving overall exports up by 8.3% year-on-year, reaching $328.6 billion, setting a new high for the year.
In contrast, the US economy contracted in the first quarter and grew by only 3.8% in the second quarter. Analysts pointed out that China successfully mitigated the impact of tariffs through export diversification, demonstrating strong economic resilience.
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