CNBC
China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows
Friday, September 25, 2026
China's exports to the United States increased in the period before a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a private survey. Companies reportedly adjusted orders in anticipation of trade discussions between the two countries. The survey did not specify the magnitude of the export increase or the exact timeframe of the measurement.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/25/china-exports-surplus-trade-tariffs-.html
