Chinese-U.S. trade drop by 18.7% year-on-year

China-U.S. trade volumes fell by 18.7% in 2025 compared with the previous year to nearly $560 bln, according to the latest data released by China’s General Administration of Customs.

Exports from China to the United States amounted to $420 bln in the reporting period, a decrease of 20%, according to published data.

Imports of U.S. products to China lost 14.6% to $139 bln. Beijing's trade surplus for the 12 months of 2025 decreased by 22.3% to $280 bln.