The drop in the PMIs likely overstates the impact of tariffs due to negative sentiment effects, but it still suggests that China’s economy is coming under pressure as external demand cools. While the government is stepping up fiscal support, this is unlikely to fully offset the drag from exports, and we expect the economy to expand just 3.5% this year.
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