Die chinesische Wirtschaft zeigt positive Anzeichen trotz Trump -Tarifen

China’s economy gathered momentum at the start of the year despite President Trump increasing tariffs on the country, signalling that Beijing’s stimulus efforts have started to aid spending.

Retail sales in the world’s second-largest economy rose by 4% year-on-year in January and February, up from December’s 3.7% annual increase and above analysts’ forecasts.

Analysts at the consultancy Pantheon Macroeconomics said the figures illustrated that consumer spending “gained steam” in the first two months of the year. China merges January and February economic data to smooth distortions caused by the annual Lunar New Year holiday, which typically drives up retail sales