China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn that weak demand at home and rising global trade risks will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

Imports at the country’s busiest port jumped after President Donald Trump paused a 145 percent tariff on China.

US President Donald Trump has announced that all imports from the EU and Mexico will have a 30% tariff as of August 1. He sent letters to EU President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum informing them of the new rates, which were also posted on his Truth Social account on Saturday.

China’s economy slowed in the second quarter even as it topped market forecast in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn of underlying weakness and rising risks that will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

As the tariff war between the United States and China continues, Beijing is tightening its grip on strategic mineral exports, reportedly reviewing permits for more than 2,000 items, including rare earth elements.

Trade ties appeared to have stabilised in June after U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed to revive a fragile truce reached during talks in Geneva in May. The agreement had been strained before the talks by a series of export controls that disrupted supply chains for key industries on both sides of the Pacific.

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