https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-shock-is-pushing-the-global-economy-to-a-breaking-point-former-trade-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-shock-is-pushing-the-global-economy-to-a-breaking-point-former-trade-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-shock-is-pushing-the-global-economy-to-a-breaking-point-former-trade-official-says#u65541Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:16:41 +0000China's exports increased 25% in August compared to last year, driven by high demand for high-tech goods and automobiles. This surge has expanded a record trade surplus, shifting the global perception of the imbalance from a bilateral U.S.-China friction to a broader international issue. While Beijing uses exports to offset domestic economic struggles, the strategy faces growing resistance from the United States and Europe, with Brussels officials prioritizing protectionist measures in upcoming autumn trade and industrial policy discussions.Why it mattersFormer trade official Michael From https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-shock-is-pushing-the-global-economy-to-a-breaking-point-former-trade-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-shock-is-pushing-the-global-economy-to-a-breaking-point-former-trade-official-says#u60659Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:22:30 +0000Former trade official Michael Froman warns that China's export-driven growth is pushing the global economy toward a breaking point. China maintains a trade surplus of nearly 1.2 trillion dollars, with export growth moving at triple the global pace. While Beijing seeks to export its way out of domestic economic problems, this strategy faces increasing headwinds from the United States and Europe. The current model of hypercompetition is expanding globally, leading to growing concerns in Beijing regarding the resulting international backlash.Why it mattersChina relies heavily on exports to s