Solid retail sales and industrial output along with a surge in exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs pushed China’s first quarter growth to 5.4 per cent. This comes on the heels of news that China has unexpectedly appointed a new trade envoy to deal with what it calls “tariff barriers and trade bullying” from the White House. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Wednesday April 16, 2025.
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