China's exports climb 4.8% in May as shipments to the US fall nearly 10%

China's exports climb 4.8% in May as shipments to the US fall nearly 10% 39 mins ago China has reported its exports rose 4.8% in May from a year earlier, lower than expected as shipments to the United States fell nearly 10%. Imports declined 3.4% year-on-year, leaving a trade surplus of $103.2 billion. Chinese customs data released Monday show China's exports to the U.S. in May totaled $28.8 billion, while imports fell 7.4% year-on-year to $10.8 billion. China's global exports jumped 8.1% in April. They slowed even after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a deal with Beijing to delay implementation of stiff tariff hikes to allow time for talks. The next round of U.S.-China talks was due to take place later Monday in London.