Trade policy
As the US and Chinese representatives prepare to meet in Switzerland to ease their escalating trade war, a potential sign of Beijing's approach has emerged in an opinion piece published in the state-owned journal Beijing Daily. The article, arguing that the trade war is an American attempt to
Schell, Orville
As the geopolitical order shifts, China is taking advantage of the US's tumultuous trade policies, under President Trump's tariffs. Despite China's own retalizations, Trump's commitment to the strategy remains unyielding. Journalist A MartÃnez sat down with Orville Schell, an expert on US-China
Imports
The US has officially ended the de minimis exemption for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong, a move that marks the latest escalation in the US-China trade war. The exemption, previously allowing shipments valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free, was revoked following an executive order signed by
Trade policy
The ongoing trade war between the US and China has reached a boiling point, with both countries imposing massive tariffs on each other's imports. The US currently has a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, while China has a 125% tariff on US imports, alongside restrictions on exports of
International trade
The Trump Administration's trade policy has been a key focus area, with the release of the America First Trade Policy Memorandum in January 2025, signaling a shift towards a more protectionist approach. This has led to numerous changes in trade and tariff policies, export controls, and free trade
Trade policy
The recent Canadian federal election turned out to be a decisive victory for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party, amidst a backdrop of unprecedented American interference. US President Donald Trump's taunts and trade war had previously reversed the fortunes of the Liberals, but now Canadians are
Trade policy
China remains confident in its ability to achieve its 2025 economic growth target of 5%, despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, as stated by Deputy Head of the National Development and Reform Commission Zhao Chenxin. The country is focusing on managing its domestic affairs and maintaining strategic resolve to
Manufacturing industries
As the US trade war with China shows no signs of abating, the Trump administration has embarked on a three-pronged strategy to further damage China's economy and undermine its ideology. While China's economy, particularly in the first quarter of 2024, has shown remarkable resilience with a
Stock exchanges
The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index surged to 60.0 in April, indicating growth in overall private sector activity. This upsurge in optimism was fueled by the de-escalation of US-China trade disputes, as U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that tariffs on Chinese imports would decrease subsequent to a
Tariffs
The global economy is bracing for a potentially catastrophic trade war, as President Donald Trump's escalating tariff battle with China threatens to spiral out of control. Despite economists' warnings of devastating consequences, including higher prices and reduced choice for consumers, Trump remains committed to using tariffs as
International economic relations
Economist Dr. Kaiser Bengali delivered a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies during a seminar in Karachi, arguing that they reflect deeper issues within global capitalism. Bengali characterized Trump's 90-day tariff reprieve as a retreat prompted by collapsing markets and backlash from
Tariffs
Donald Trump's potential return to the White House could bring about a second and even more challenging trade war with China, which could have devastating economic consequences for the Chinese economy. With Trump pledging to hike tariffs on Chinese imports to 60% or more, the Chinese economy, already
