China’s Machinery, Tech Exports Hit Record as U.S. Shipments Rebound

China’s exports of mechanical and electrical products rose to a monthly record in April, while growth in shipments to the U.S. turned positive for the first time in a year.

The figures highlighted the uneven shape of China’s trade engine, with high-tech and auto-related exports offsetting weakness in consumer goods and shifting U.S. tariff effects complicating year-on-year comparisons.