China’s exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains.

China's exports in April surged 9.3 percent in yuan-denominated terms to 2.27 trillion yuan ($314.17 billion), beating expectations as the country's trade expanded at a solid pace despite hefty US tariffs on Chinese goods,

The drop in U.S.-bound shipments was offset by a surge in Chinese goods to Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.