China’s trade with Europe seen as key amid US frictions after June imports, exports suggest recovery from coronavirus

• Chinese exports returned to growth last month, with a rise of 0.5 per cent from a year ago, while imports in US dollar terms also rose by 2.7 per cent in June
• China-US trade frictions are seen as unlikely to improve ahead of November’s election, but the European Union is seen as a key variable to China’s coronavirus recovery