Key facts
- China's trade surplus with the US was $29.7 billion in May.
- This represents an increase from the $23.9 billion surplus in April.
- Exports to the US rose while imports from the US fell.
- The data reflects ongoing trade dynamics between the two nations.
China's trade surplus with the United States expanded to $29.7 billion in May, an increase from the $23.9 billion recorded in April. This widening gap is attributed to a rise in Chinese exports to the US, coupled with a decline in imports from the US. The figures emerge against a backdrop of persistent trade tensions and ongoing negotiations between the world's two largest economies.