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Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

Consumers paid more for laundry equipment after Trump imposed tariffs on imports in 2018. It was an extremely costly way to create jobs.

Inflation is moderating, but economists expect that trend could reverse quickly if Donald Trump follows through with a proposal to impose 10%-20% tariffs on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods.

China's Golden Week holiday affirmed a trend in more cautious spending, while consumers put greater emphasis on experiences.