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Analysis-Tariff cuts ease mass China layoffs threat, but job market pain persists

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U.S.-China trade war has helped Beijing avoid a nightmare scenario: mass job losses that could have endangered social stability.

Beijing had grown increasingly alarmed about internal signals that Chinese firms were struggling to avoid bankruptcies, including in labour-intensive industries such as furniture and toys.

China 's 2025 economic growth could slow by 0.7 percentage points in the most optimistic scenario, or 2.5 points under current tariffs.

Li 's company closed after losing U.S. orders and being outcompeted in Japan .

He now works as a ride-hailing driver in Chengdu and has no plans to return to the export sector.

" Trump ’s policies toward China could change at any time," he said.

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