China's exports likely picked up pace in March, as factories rushed out shipments ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs this month, though the broadening trade war with the United States has darkened the economic outlook.

The country, a key destination for California's billions of dollars in exports, has imposed an 84% tariff on U.S. goods.

A POLITICO survey of more than 15 countries, including five key Asian trading partners, suggested confusion about the administration’s approach.