Official data reveals a decrease in China's trade with the United States this year, ahead of President Trump's visit to Beijing. Exports to the US fell 10.2% and imports declined 10.9% in the first four months.

China’s trade with the United States has declined this year, official data shows, as US President Donald Trump heads to Beijing next week for a high-stakes visit that could determine the future of economic relations between the two superpowers. China’s merchandise exports to the US fell 10.2 per cent year on year to US$133.4 billion in the first four months of 2026, according to data released on Saturday by the General Administration of Customs. Imports from the US also declined 10.9 per cent to...