HONG KONG — China recorded robust growth in exports in December, as businesses continued front-loading orders to brace for higher tariffs expected to be imposed after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.
Total overseas shipments jumped 10.7% on the year in dollar terms, expanding for the ninth month in a row, according to data released by the country’s customs office on Monday. The rate surpassed November’s 6.7% growth and beat a 7.3% increase forecast in a poll of s.
