China July exports rise 3.3%; imports decline by 5.6%

Beijing

CHINA'S exports and imports came in better than expected in July, but analysts said that trade will remain under pressure as a new round of US tariffs is expected from Sept 1.

July exports rose 3.3 per cent from a year earlier, the fastest growth rate since March; while imports continued to decline, but at a slower monthly pace than in June, declining by 5.6 per cent.