China has posted its largest trade surplus ever, showing that its exports held up well despite trade pressure from the United States under President Donald Trump.

Exports remained strong throughout the year. China recorded trade surpluses of more than 100 billion dollars in seven separate months, a sign that US tariffs did not seriously damage its trade with the rest of the world.

Some countries have complained that cheap Chinese goods are flooding their markets, making it harder for local companies to compete. These concerns have grown as China’s exports continue to rise.

Businesses globally are bracing for more uncertainty. Trade disputes and tariff threats remain a major worry, especially with the Trump administration signaling a tough stance on trade.

Market tensions first surged last April when President Trump announced new tariffs on products from more than 90 countries. China faced some of the heaviest measures, as it is the largest exporter to the United States.

As relations worsened, both sides traded sharp warnings, including the possibility of extremely high tariffs. Analysts saw this as a key test of how dependent China was on the US market. Chinese leaders argued that American buyers were only one part of their global customer base.

Later in the year, pressure eased after Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. That meeting helped prevent a full trade collapse, although many tariffs remain in place and have reduced Chinese exports to the US.

Despite those limits, China’s latest data shows it has managed to adjust and keep its exports strong worldwide.