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China’s exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade
Shipments to the U.S. sank 21% in dollar terms as Trump’s tariffs on most Chinese exports rose to as high as 145%. With ...
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war
Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation in Switzerland in the first major talks between the ...
Inside China's decision to come to the table on Trump tariffs
BEIJING (Reuters) -Since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China last month, Beijing has responded in kind ...
China’s Exports to U.S. Plunge, in Sign of Bite From Trump Tariffs
The drop in U.S.-bound shipments was offset by a surge in Chinese goods to Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.
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Northern Myanmar Poses a Challenge to China’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Myanmar is China’s top source of raw rare earth elements. As conflict threatens that supply chain, Beijing is moving more ...
Freight shipper says ‘millions’ of businesses in peril from China tariffs
I think a lot of companies will fail if this goes on longer,” says Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport in San Francisco, of ...
Stock market treads water as Wall Street awaits key weekend meeting between U.S. and China
Trading was mixed Friday as concerns about the U.S. economy offset signs that the Trump administration will de-esclate its trade war.
SP500: Bubble Reinflates As 'Trade War De-Escalates' And Economy 'Remains Solid'
S&P 500 nears resistance; bear market rally is likely getting exhausted. Click to read more on how the trade war will impact, ...
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China’s ZPMC warns of port shutdown if crane tariff goes through
The world’s dominant supplier of container gantry cranes has told the Trump administration that a proposed 100% tax on its equipment will damage the U.S. economy.