US Firms Wary of Investing in China Despite Improved Profits (1)

US firms are still reluctant to step up investment in China despite improved profitability, according to a new survey, underscoring worries lingering from the nations’ trade fight.

Just 49% of the companies surveyed by the US-China Business Council said they planned to invest in the Asian country this year, up one percentage point from a record low last year.

Some 92% of respondents said they were profitable last year, up 10 points from 2025. Improved profitability has led to a better outlook, with over half of respondents saying they were optimistic or somewhat optimistic about ...