China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed on a tentative deal to lower swinging tariffs on each other. Data from the General Administration of Customs said exports climbed 5.

China has reported its exports accelerated in June as a reprieve on U.S. tariffs prompted a rush of orders by companies and consumers.

China's exports regained some momentum in June while imports rebounded, as exporters rushed out shipments to capitalise on a fragile tariff truce between Beijing and Washington ahead of a looming August deadline.