US 's Industrial output expanded 6.1% YoY all of , much faster than analysts' predictions of 7.2% . China 's economy appears to be maintaining its momentum, despite the continuous crackdown on polluting industries, and a move to reduce risks in the financial system. However, trade tensions with the US make the future uncertain. US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to $60bn of Asian imports, targeting the tech and telecommunications industries, in particular.
China's Industrial output expanded 7.2% YoY between January and February, much faster than analysts' predictions of 6.1%. China's economy appears to be maintaining its momentum, despite the continuous crackdown on polluting industries, and a move to reduce risks in the financial system. However, trade tensions with the US make the future uncertain. US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to $60bn of Chinese imports, targeting the tech and telecommunications industries, in particular.