Here are three reasons why Xi has bigger challenges than Trump's tariffs: There is a growing chorus of warnings that China's economy will slow in 2025. One major driving factor of last year's growth is now at risk: exports.

U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs that could revive a trade war between the world's economic superpowers.

New tariffs are likely coming in Trump’s second term. While companies owe these import taxes, consumers usually foot the bill.