As a probable result of EU anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese footwear and textiles, the USA has become the largest export market of Jiangsu province for the first time. Due to restrictions on export goods, Jiangsu has also strengthened it exports to Latin America and Africa. In the period January to July, Jiangsu’s export to Latin America reached $2.74 billion with a year-on-year growth of 58.1%, whilst exports to Africa reached $1.357 billion, an increase of 33.7% year-on-year.