Domestic retailers give exporters boost

Companies work to overcome challenges created by destructive tariff policies

In the face of Washington's escalating tariff war with Beijing, China's e-commerce platforms and retail enterprises have been leveraging their respective strengths and helping foreign trade enterprises expand their domestic sales channels.

Analysts said such action will provide a much-needed boost to export-oriented businesses that face temporary challenges due to the ever-changing tariff policies of the United States, and also contribute to the further development and diversification of China's domestic consumption market.

While profound changes in the external environment have caused adverse effects on China's exports, foreign trade companies should actively explore diversified markets and innovate sales channels to keep foreign trade stable, said China's Premier Li Qiang on April 15 when inspecting a local exhibition promoting the domestic sales of foreign trade firms in Beijing.