China’s export climbed at the fastest pace in six months in September, while imports logged their strongest gain in more than a year, even as a trade deal with the U.S. remains elusive. Exports grew 8.3% in September in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, China’s customs data showed Monday, beating Reuters-polled economists’ estimates for a 7.1% rise and rebounding from August’s six-month low. Imports jumped 7.4% last month from a year ago, sharply beating Reuters’ estimates for a 1.5% growth, marking the strongest level since April 2024, according to LSEG data. Tensions between Beijing and Washington have flared ... (full story)