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China's exports surged 21.8% in the first two months of 2026 — the biggest gain in four years — driven by booming semiconductor and electronics demand, even as direct shipments to the United States fell 11%. The $213.6 billion trade surplus positions Beijing with enormous economic leverage as it prepares to host President Trump for a three-day state visit beginning March 31, with pre-summit trade talks in Paris this week expected to set the terms for any deal on tariffs, soybeans, and rare earths.