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Trade War
The Trump administration has been stepping up pressure on China for a more balanced trading relationship, sparking a trade war including protective tariffs by Washington and retaliatory moves from Beijing.
Trump Slaps New Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods
With long-threatened new round of tariffs, almost half of China’s annual exports to U.S. will be subject to trade penalties
Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms
Analysts say Chancellor Merz is steering Germany back to ‘Merkel-style’ pragmatism with China, prioritizing stability and trade despite ongoing disputes over subsidies and tariffs
U.S. Weighs Cost of Stripping China’s Permanent Normal Trade Status
The investigation, requested following a directive from Trump, will assess the consequences of subjecting Chinese goods to significantly higher duties
Commentary: Merz Recalibrates Germany’s China Strategy Amid Industrial Shifts
Navigating between major powers and avoiding excessive dependence on any single market has become the definitive strategy for mainstream middle powers, Germany included
Yuan Hits Near Three-Year High
Currency strengthens past 6.87 per dollar as trade sentiment improves
Commentary: How Chinese Exporters Can Leverage the U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
By invalidating the legal basis for broad executive tariffs, the Court has handed Chinese firms immediate ammunition for pending litigation and significantly strengthened their position in contract arbitration
Commentary: As Panama Seizes Ports, the World Relearns the Value of the Judiciary
The global economy is shifting from a competition of efficiency to one of credibility. In this fractured landscape, Hong Kong remains a vital anchor
U.S. Proposes Tax on Foreign-Built Ships That Could Raise $1.5 Trillion
Maritime Action Plan targets foreign-built ships and land-border goods; industry warns of higher consumer costs and retaliation risks
Interview: Graham Allison Sees ‘Mutual Deterrence’ Stabilizing China-U.S. Relations
The Harvard scholar suggests that Washington’s inability to bully Beijing without suffering equal damage has created a paradox: a terrifying but stable equilibrium
China Pledges Zero Tariffs for 53 African Nations as Trade Volumes Hit Record Highs
The move covers nearly all African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing and comes as the Trump administration pushes reciprocal levies on global partners
CX Daily: China Lifts the Lid on Multitrillion-Yuan Corporate IOU Market
An industry group has mapped out nearly 2.6 trillion yuan of unregulated financing tools
Global Beauty Giants Show Signs of China Recovery With Sales Growth
L’Oréal and Estée Lauder report notable growth in the Chinese market, signaling a recovery in the region’s beauty sector after a period of stagnation
CX Daily: In China’s West, a Tiny Desert Lizard Makes a Last Stand
A landmark court ruling has given the long-eared sand lizard a fighting chance
China to Impose Anti-Subsidy Tariffs of Up to 11.7% on EU Dairy
Final anti-subsidy rates range from 7.4% to 11.7%, with officials citing falling domestic prices and import pressure
VW China Venture Secures First EU Tariff Exemption With EV Price Pledge
The Volkswagen joint venture agrees to minimum prices, volume caps, and local investments to bypass anti-subsidy duties
Cathay Cargo Expands Southeast Asia Capacity as Manufacturing Shifts
The strategic pivot underscores how the carrier is adapting to a volatile trade environment defined by supply chain diversification, as production bases for high-tech and consumer goods increasingly settle in nations like Vietnam and Malaysia
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