China's exports surged 36.3% in September 2026 to $447.18 billion, driven by global demand for AI-related hardware, pushing the annual trade surplus toward a potential $1 trillion.
South Korea's exports reached a record $120.94 billion in September 2026, driven by a massive surge in semiconductor and computer hardware demand for AI infrastructure.
South Korea reported a $22.97 billion trade surplus for the first 20 days of September as exports climbed 78.3% amid high demand for AI-related semiconductors.
China's trade surplus with the US reached $29.18 billion in August, driven by a 34.4% surge in exports of high-tech goods and semiconductors.
