In March 2025, China's exports experienced a significant increase, rising by 12.4% compared to the previous year. This surpasses market expectations, which were set at 4.4%, and represents a notable acceleration from the 2.3% growth seen in the January–February timeframe. This rapid growth is the highest recorded since October of the previous year, suggesting that exporters are likely frontloading shipments in anticipation of the new U.S. tariffs imposed under Trump's administration, which are scheduled to commence in April.