Industrial output grew 6.1% in April, stronger than analysts' expectations for a 5.5% rise, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not particularly pronounced.

China's factory output slowed in April but showed surprising resilience, a sign that government support measures may have cushioned the impact of a trade war with the U.S. that threatens to derail momentum in the world's second-largest economy.

Chinas industrial output and retail sales growth slowed in April, reflecting mounting pressure from ongoing trade tensions with the United States. Industrial production rose 6.1% year-on-year, outperforming

President Donald Trump announced that China and US had agreed to pause escalating tariffs for 90 days. Massachusetts has its own imports and exports.

Trump increases tariffs on all Chinese imports by 10 percent. China retaliates with 10 to 15 percent tariffs on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas products, as well as agricultural equipment. Trump also announces a 25-percent tariff on all steel and aluminum products coming into the U.S., which comes into effect in mid-March.