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China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, despite Iran war
China’s exports rose 19.4% in May compared to a year earlier, driven by autos, technology, and AI-related products like semiconductors, despite the Iran war. Imports also increased by 27.4%, while trade with the United States declined due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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