China sets GDP growth goal at less than 5%! Trump tariffs, domestic troubles weigh

 The GDP growth target for 2026 appeared in a draft of the government’s yearly work report. Although the range broadly matches market expectations, it is the first reduction since officials adjusted the goal to around 5% in 2023. The GDP growth target for 2026 appeared in a draft of the government’s yearly work report. Although the range broadly matches market expectations, it is the first reduction since officials adjusted the goal to around 5% in 2023.