China exports surge in first two months of the year despite Trump tariffs
The jump in shipments puts the world's second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.
Last updated: 2026-03-10 06:24:59 ET
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Germany's export sector contracted sharply in early 2026, with manufacturing orders and production both declining. The weakness extends a troubling trend from late 2025, signaling structural headwinds in Europe's largest economy and raising recession risks across the eurozone.
The DAX and European equities face downside pressure on slowing growth expectations. The euro weakens as growth differentials with the U.S. widen. German auto and industrial stocks (Siemens, BMW, Volkswagen) face multiple compression. ECB rate cut expectations accelerate, pressuring fixed income.
Germany's export collapse signals broader eurozone demand weakness and potential contagion to other export-dependent economies. The ECB will face mounting pressure to ease policy, but inflation risks from energy shocks may constrain its flexibility, creating a policy bind.
The jump in shipments puts the world's second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.
China has reported its exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, while trade with the United States contracted
China reports its exports jumped nearly 22% year-on-year in January to February, while shipments to the US fell 11%
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