Have Trump’s tariff threats helped China boost its exports?

Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on China from February.
TRUMP'S LATEST TRADE THREAT AGAINST CHINA:
Tariff Proposal
10% tariff on Chinese imports, potentially starting February 1
Justification: China's role in fentanyl supply and alleged unfair trade practices
Trade Dynamics
US-CHINA TRADE IMBALANCE:
Chinese exports to US: $401bn
US exports to China: $131bn
UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES
US companies increased Chinese goods purchases before potential tariffs
Chinese exports to US rose 8% in November 2024
China's total exports reached $3.58 trillion in 2024 (+5.9%)
China's trade surplus hit record $992bn (+21%)
EXPERT ANALYSIS
Carlos Lopes warns that escalating tariffs might:
Erode global trade system trust
Push China to diversify trade partners
Reduce reliance on US market
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Ongoing trade tensions since Trump's first term
Biden continued similar protectionist policies
May 2024: US imposed 25-100% tariffs on some Chinese imports
The tariff threats appear to have inadvertently strengthened China's trade position rather than weakening it.
THE ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT US-CHINA TRADE RELATIONS:
1- Trade Partner Changes
Mexico replaced China as top US trade partner in 2019
November 2024 trading volumes:
Mexico: $69.1bn
Canada: $61.8bn
China: $50.5bn
2- Trump's Trade Strategy
Views tariffs as economic and negotiating tools
Potential 10-60% tariffs on Chinese goods
One inauguration order delays TikTok ban by 75 days
3- Potential Economic Impact
Congressional Budget Office projects:
1 percentage point inflation increase by 2026
Average family cost of $1,560/year
4- Expert Perspectives
Manoj Kewalramani: Expect tariff negotiations
Carlos Lopes: US actions might push China to:
Diversify trade partnerships
Expand Belt and Road Initiative
Invest in green energy and technology
5- Broader Implications
Biden's tech restrictions are difficult to reverse
China positioning itself as multilateralism defender
Potential disruption of global trade predictability