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Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff rate of 25 percent on any country doing business with Iran. Chinese officials have dismissed this move, stating that tariffs cannot solve problems ...
With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts
Analysts suggest that China has taken advantage of the United States' preoccupation with Venezuela by intensifying pressure on Japan through trade measures. China initiated an anti-dumping investigati...
Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The year 2025 saw intense conflict across various regions of the world, along with devastating natural disasters and trade disruptions due to President Trump's tariff policies. These events highlight ...
Tariffs, truces, Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: key developments in US-China trade war in 2025
President Donald Trump implements 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports and 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico shortly after taking office, escalating a potential trade conflict. China respond...
US launches tariff action on Chinese chips, flags economic threat
The US Trade Representative Office has initiated a tariff action against China's semiconductor industry, citing Beijing’s pursuit of dominance as 'unreasonable and discriminatory' and threatening to U...
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war
Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran could exacerbate tensions between the United States and China. China is Iran's largest trading partner, so attempts by the US...
More Chinese Companies On US Import Ban List
The United States has added more Chinese companies to its import ban list under the argument of national security concerns. This action follows previous sanctions and highlights growing tensions betwe...
All hail the Panama Canal, a frontline in the US-China trade war
The Panama Canal plays an unnoticed but critical role in international trade. In 2023, drought caused low water levels which prevented ships carrying U.S. grain exports - estimated at 25% to 30% of to...
China’s Year of Patience
In an analysis of China's strategies and challenges throughout 2025, the article highlights key trends from the ongoing trade disputes with the United States under President Trump to internal domestic...
Xi’s triumphant year staring down Trump belies troubles in China
While China experienced success under President Xi Jinping's leadership during the trade war with the United States under Donald Trump, domestic issues such as structural economic challenges persist....
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
China has imposed provisional anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 42.7% on European dairy products including cheese and cream following a 16-month investigation by Chinese authorities. The Ministry of Comme...
China slashes hundreds of tariffs in strategic trade war twist
Beijing has announced the 2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan, which reduces import duties on 935 items below Most-Favored-Nation rates as of January 1st. This move is interpreted as reflecting China's priori...