China's January-August Exports Rise 19% to $2.93 Trillion, Trade Surplus With U.S. Reaches $199.7 Billion

According to Wallstreetcn, Cui Dongshu of the CPCA said the General Administration of Customs released January-August 2026 import and export data showing China's goods trade exports rose 19% year on year to $2.9255 trillion, with August exports reaching a record $401.4 billion for the month. He also said China's trade surplus with the U.S. was $199.7 billion in January-August 2026, while the overall surplus remained in a good state.