China exports stumble, imports surge amid Iran war; US shipments down 26.5%
China's export growth significantly decelerated to 2.5% in March, falling short of expectations and marking the weakest performance in six months. This slowdown is attributed to rising global energy costs and supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict. Conversely, imports surged by 27.8%, indicating robust domestic demand despite geopolitical uncertainties.
