#China trade

German Chancellor Merz visits China after 10 months in office, leading a 30-member business delegation as Germany seeks to rebalance its economic relationship with its largest trading partner.

Japan's 17% export jump in January masks deeper dependency on China, raising questions about economic sovereignty vs. political tensions in Asia.

While imports from China declined, higher inflows from Southeast Asia offset gains, showing limits of tariff-only trade policy approach.

UK PM Keir Starmer visits China for the first time in 8 years, seeking trade ties to revive sluggish growth. But geopolitical tensions cast shadows over economic pragmatism.

Retailers at the NRF 2026 show in New York express optimism despite tariff challenges, pivoting to new supply chain strategies to maintain global trade flows.

German car and part exports to China saw dramatic slumps in 2025. Chancellor Merz pledges to fight unfair trade as the German automotive industry faces a turning point.