China’s Exports to Africa Soar While Trade with the US Plummets

With President Trump’s tariffs obstructing goods from entering the US, Chinese companies are shifting their trade focus to Africa. So far, China’s trade surplus with Africa in 2025 has reached $60 billion, almost surpassing last year’s total. According to data released by the Chinese government on Monday, as of August, China exported goods and services worth $141 billion to Africa, while importing $81 billion. The widening trade imbalance with Africa is fueled by surging exports of Chinese-manufactured batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles, and industrial equipment.As exports to Africa surge and reach record highs for Southeast Asia and Latin America, it underscores the resilience of Chinese manufacturers in seeking new markets for the products churned out in their factories.China has long been Africa’s largest trading…