China's Export Machine Hits a Wall The global economy has long relied on China's growth model, but it is finally showing signs of strain. Former U. S.
Trade Representative Michael Froman warns that China's export machine is nearing a breaking point, threatening to unleash another global economic crisis.
Froman's warnings are backed by data: China's trade surplus expanded by over 20% in early 2026, with its GDP growth rate now far outpacing the global economy.