China's export growth slowed to a three-month low in May as shipments to the United States dropped following tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to customs data released on Monday, APA reports citing Deutche Welle.
While exports rose 4.8% year-on-year, it was down from 8.1% in April, with shipments to the US falling almost 12% month-on-month.
The report of the slowdown comes just hours before another round of trade talks between US and Chinese officials in London.
In May, China exported $28.8 billion (€25.23 billion) worth of goods to the US, down from $33 billion in April.
Analysts say the strong trade figures in March and April can be attributed to a rush by exporters to ship goods ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
At the same time, imports from the US also fell 7.4% to $10.8 billion.
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