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For US companies in China, growth matters more than trade wars
- A survey of 368 U.S. companies in China shows growth slowdown as the top concern for 64% of respondents.
- Trade tensions are a major challenge for 58% of firms, though growth risks are seen as more pressing.
- Many U.S. companies rely on China’s large market of about 1.4 billion people, not exports to the U.S.
- Economists expect China’s economy to slow further next year after about 5% growth in 2025.
- Trade surplus reached a record near $1.2 trillion last year as exports outpaced imports.
- Business sentiment improved, with over half reporting profits in 2025.
- The American Chamber of Commerce in China released the findings Friday.
- China’s economy was expanding at about 5% in 2025, with economists anticipating a slowdown ahead.
- The report highlights that a large consumer market remains a draw for U.S. firms in China.
- The study ties business performance to the dynamics of China’s trade and growth environment.
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