Tag: export growth
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Trade Resilience and Structural Shifts: China’s 2025 Import-Export Surplus and 2026 Outlook
Overview: A Record-Breaking Year for China’s Trade China’s import-export activity reached a record US$6.36 trillion in 2025, underscoring the country’s resilience as domestic weakness persisted under tighter geopolitical strains. The full-year figure marks a continued expansion in global trade share even as the external environment remained uncertain. While import volumes faced challenges tied to domestic…
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Reassessing the Philippines’ Dependence on Remittances for Long-Term Growth
Introduction: A long-standing pillar under scrutiny The Philippines has long stood out for its robust remittance inflows. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have sent home billions of dollars every year, helping millions of households cover basic needs, fund education, and sustain consumption during slow domestic growth. Yet as economic realities shift — from slower global demand…
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Japan’s December Exports Growth Slows to 5.1% as U.S. Demand Weakens
Overview: A Decisive Slowdown in Japan’s Exports Japan wrapped up 2025 with a softer-than-expected export figure, signaling persistent strain in global demand and shifting trade patterns. Official data show that Japan’s exports grew by 5.1% year-on-year in December, a deceleration from earlier months and shy of the market consensus. The result highlights resilience in some…
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Japan’s December Exports Rise 5.1% but Misses Forecasts as U.S. Demand Slows
Overview: December exports cool despite a positive year-on-year gain Japan’s exports increased by 5.1% in December 2025, according to preliminary data, signaling a continued—but slower—expansion in external demand. While any positive growth is a relief after months of volatility, the annual rise fell short of analysts’ expectations, underscoring a cooling in shipments to some of…
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Japan December Exports Rise 5.1% but Misses Forecasts: A Slower Trade Pace in 2025’s End
Japan’s December Exports Slow as U.S. Demand Flags Japan reported that December exports rose 5.1% year-on-year, underscoring a softer end to 2025 amid cooling demand from key markets. The figure, while still a positive annual expansion, fell short of the expectations compiled by analysts polled by Reuters. The deceleration is particularly notable in shipments to…
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Canada Bets Big on Canola Seed and Beef Exports as China Lifts Tariffs
Canada Signals a Fresh Push into Chinese Canola Seed and Beef Markets Canada is accelerating efforts to diversify and expand its agricultural exports to China following Ottawa’s agreement with Beijing to reduce tariffs. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald revealed on Tuesday that China is moving quickly to import Canadian canola and beef, highlighting a significant…
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Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in Break From Trump’s Agenda
Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in a Post-Trump Era Canada is signaling a renewed focus on trade with China as part of a broader strategy to diversify its economic partnerships. With the U.S. under a new administration implementing different priorities from former President Donald Trump, Ottawa is exploring ways to strengthen commercial ties with…
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Pakistan Shifts Economic Focus to Growth Amid IMF Constraints
Overview: A New Growth-Centric Economic Strategy Pakistan’s deputy prime minister signaled a strategic shift from traditional IMF-driven stabilization to a growth-oriented economic plan. With the IMF programs often described as anti-growth due to their fiscal consolidation and structural adjustment requirements, the government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is emphasizing measures that could stimulate investment, create…
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AGOA Renewal: U.S. House Extends African Trade Act
U.S. House Votes to Renew AGOA for Three Years The U.S. House of Representatives has moved to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another three years, following concerns that the program was allowed to lapse in September 2025. The renewal comes after a careful legislative process aimed at restoring preferences that support…
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China Posts Record Trade Surplus in 2025 Amid Tariffs and Shifting US Orders
China closes 2025 with a record-trillion-dollar trade surplus China finished 2025 with a remarkable trade performance, reporting a record trillion-dollar surplus even as tariff pressures from the United States linger. The year’s export momentum underscored Beijing’s role as a global manufacturing hub while highlighting the persistent tug-of-war between trade policy and supply chains. The headline…