The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained a drag on growth, the government said Monday, while officials outlined steps they are taking to try to get consumers to spend more.

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

China has unveiled a 30-point plan to boost consumer spending — a task that has become ever more urgent since President Donald Trump ignited a trade war.