Despite the tariffs, China exports jump 8% in April

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China’s export growth showed its sustainability in April, opposed to expectations with the influence of a trade war.

According to the statistics of the company’s Customs Office on Friday, the terms of exports increased by 8.1 percent compared to a year ago.

Although it will be the slowest growth in March, although it marks 12.4 percent in March, it has increased by 1.9 percent, but it was more ahead of expectations from analysts waiting for the slowest growth.

Imports decreased by 0.2 percent last month in a row in a row.

The figures come as Washington and Beijing fall into a trade war.

US President Donald Trump, last month, increased tariffs in China to 145 percent, and will increase new capacities from the country, he said. Beijing responded to 125 percent of the tariffs.

There will be two countries Start trading talks In Geneva on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will represent the United States, and China, the highest economic officer of the delegation will be governed by its vice premiere.

The Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will be the first high-level meeting since January, which is in the inauguration ceremony of Trump. Bessent said the trade war is not “sustainable.”