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Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn
European leaders warned on Monday that U.S.
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Wall Street closes down, pares losses after Trump delays Mexico tariffs
The major stock indexes closed lower on Monday, but partly recovered from initial steeper losses as U.S.
February 03, 2025
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Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin
Cryptocurrency prices took a hit from the prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and its major trading partners, with some well-known digital assets and President Donald Trump’s own meme coin taking big hits
February 03, 2025
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Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico
Oil prices edged up in volatile trade on Monday but closed at a one-month low on the expiration of a higher-priced contract, as the market digested U.S.
February 02, 2025
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Car makers, brewers pare losses as Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
Automakers and alcoholic beverage companies pared early session losses on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month.
February 03, 2025
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Euro zone inflation rises but March rate cut still likely
Euro zone inflation accelerated last month but remained on an anticipated course that could let the European Central Bank cut interest rates further, even if a surging dollar, a
February 03, 2025
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Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets
Cryptocurrency prices slid on Monday, with bitcoin at a three-week low, as the risk of a trade war spooked investors and caused a selloff across financial markets.
February 02, 2025
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Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks
From China to Europe, Canada to Mexico, world markets are already reeling from Donald Trump's promise to jack up tariffs when he becomes U.S. president in less than two weeks.
January 08, 2025
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Britain sends 'Prince of Darkness' Mandelson as envoy to charm Trump
Britain named Labour Party grandee Peter Mandelson as its ambassador to the United States on Friday, seeking to woo Donald Trump's administration, avoid a trade war
December 20, 2024
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China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions
China on Friday slapped a levy on imports of an acid from the United States widely used in food, feed, pesticides and medical fields, amid heightened tensions with Washington over
May 04, 2024
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China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners
China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the United States and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.
May 13, 2024
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G7 to discuss global trade risks after US tariffs on China
The Group of Seven (G7) major democracies meeting in Italy next week will discuss the risk of fragmentation in global trade after "very tough" tariffs
May 29, 2024
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China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'
A U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese goods is a sign of weakness, not of strength, and shows that some in the United States may be "losing their minds", China's foreign minister
May 30, 2024
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China tariffs could boost Fed rate cut case: McGeever
Escalation of the U.S.-China trade war seems unavoidable whoever wins the White House in November, but the equally inevitable inflationary pressures that
May 31, 2024
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As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam
As the United States intensifies efforts to reduce trade with China by hiking tariffs, it has greatly boosted imports from Vietnam, which relies on Chinese
May 31, 2024
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Chinese overcapacity claims by US, Europe are 'trade protectionism', ministry says
China said on Thursday that U.S. and European assertions of excess capacity were "naked trade protectionism" and that efforts to constrain new energy exports from the World's No.2
May 31, 2024
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China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese
June 12, 2024
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US soybean farmers urge policymakers to keep food out of trade war
U.S farmers have asked policymakers not to involve food in a trade war with China, the American Soybean Association told Reuters on Friday, amid growing
June 25, 2024
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China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom
China will take all necessary measures to "firmly safeguard" its lawful rights and interests after a newspaper reported that the European Commission would impose tariffs of up to
June 27, 2024
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Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
The European Commission's decision to slap tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could have far-reaching effects for European automakers, as a possible trade war would hurt
June 28, 2024
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Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher
June 28, 2024
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Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
Chinese automakers have urged Beijing to hike tariffs on imported European gasoline-powered cars in retaliation for Brussels' curbs on exports of Chinese-made EVs,
July 02, 2024
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Europe risks trade war, China says before German talks
Beijing warned on Friday that escalating frictions with the European Union over electric vehicle imports could trigger a trade war, as Germany's
June 21, 2024
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Dollar is only winner from China-West trade war: McGeever
The only "winner" from a possible all-out trade war between the West and China will probably be the U.S. dollar.
June 28, 2024
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China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect
China's President Xi Jinping made a congratulatory call on Thursday to incoming European Council President Antonio Costa, Chinese state media said, a few hours before European
July 04, 2024
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China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tension on the day the European Commission's
July 05, 2024
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China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
China's anti-dumping probe into Europe's cognac industry is a tit-for-tat reaction to European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the finance chief at
July 06, 2024
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Japan firms see Harris presidency as better for business than Trump, Reuters survey shows
More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the U.S. would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters
August 14, 2024
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China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare
European milk and cheese producers have become the latest target in a simmering trade war with China
August 21, 2024
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China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods
The United States should immediately lift all tariffs on Chinese goods, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ahead of an announcement by the Biden administration on
September 05, 2024
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The Trump policy that scares economists the most
The Trump policy that scares economists the most
September 05, 2024
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China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to play a "constructive role" in improving strained ties between Bejing and
September 09, 2024
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China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests
Beijing firmly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese imports, China's commerce ministry said in a statement on Saturday, urging the U.S. to immediately correct its "wrongdoings" and
September 14, 2024
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China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe
China has launched an anti-discriminatory investigation against restrictive measures taken by Canada including additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum
September 26, 2024
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Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say
European
October 09, 2024
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Volkswagen's deliveries drop, highlighting Europe's car industry challenges
Volkswagen Group on Friday reported a 7% decline in third-quarter global deliveries, showing how Europe's car industry is facing tough challenges, including weak demand from China and high
October 11, 2024
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Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan," the Wall Street Journal
October 18, 2024
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Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
Germany would be the big loser if a Trump presidency sparked a tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and Europe, with Germany's previously much-
October 24, 2024
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What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?
The European Union formally approved imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Tuesday after an investigation that has divided the bloc and
October 29, 2024
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China pivot from US farm imports bolsters it against trade war risks
China's push to shift its food import sources since 2018 has put it in a better position to impose tit-for-tat tariffs on U.S. farm goods
November 01, 2024
Election|Technology|US
China's sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies
Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency next week would muddle the outlook for Chinese technology firms far more than a win for Kamala
November 01, 2024
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You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof
You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof
November 04, 2024
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China's messy EV dispute with Europe keeps trade tensions in check
Fears of a widening tariff war between China and other major exporting nations are keeping diplomacy between the world's second-largest economy and the
November 05, 2024
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China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems
China attacked U.S.
November 28, 2024
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China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, foreign ministry says
China will continue to work with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday,
November 06, 2024
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China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat
China's exports grew at the fastest pace in over two years in October as factories rushed inventory to major markets in anticipation of further tariffs from the U.S. and
November 07, 2024
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Thailand would benefit from any U.S-China trade war, says minister
Thailand's economy stands to gain from any U.S.-China trade war, Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, adding the Southeast Asian country had good relations
November 07, 2024
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US farmers back Trump but face pain from China tariff threats
U.S. farmers want something from President-elect Donald Trump that his trade policies mean he is unlikely to deliver: increased access to the market of top soy-
November 07, 2024
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U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration
U.S. agriculture producers are bracing for the prospect of a fresh trade war under U.S.
November 07, 2024
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Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
November 07, 2024
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Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
Companies have been moving factories from China to Southeast Asia, anticipating Donald Trump would slap high tariffs on Beijing if he
November 08, 2024
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EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China
The EU does not want a trade war with Beijing but five years of talks have yielded no real progress, the bloc's ambassador to China said on Saturday, adding that
November 09, 2024
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South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat
South Korea's ruling party introduced legislation on Monday to give chipmakers subsidies and an exemption from a national cap on working hours, to tackle potential
November 11, 2024
Election|US
Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens: Andy Home
Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election win has not sparked a repeat of the explosive copper rally which followed his unexpected victory in 2016.
November 11, 2024
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Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment
The most important task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told the
November 12, 2024
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ECB's Nagel says Trump's tariffs may have minor impact on inflation
The tariffs promised by U.S.
November 18, 2024
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ECB fears Trump tariff effect on growth more than on inflation
Two top European Central Bank policymakers signalled on Monday they were more worried about the damage that expected new U.S. trade tariffs would do to economic growth in the euro
November 18, 2024
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How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks
Since the U.S. and China imposed tit-for-tat tariffs in their trade war during Donald Trump's first presidential term, Beijing has taken steps to reduce its reliance
November 13, 2024
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Swiss flag concerns over Trump's US tariff hike proposals
Switzerland said on Tuesday it was concerned by U.S.
November 19, 2024
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Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs
Corporate executives were taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose heavy tariffs on imports when he
November 19, 2024
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China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus
Chinese government advisers are recommending that Beijing should maintain an economic growth target of around 5.0% for next year, pushing for stronger fiscal stimulus
November 21, 2024
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ECB warns of 'sizeable' hit to growth from a trade war
Global economic output would suffer a "sizeable" loss if trade became more fragmented and an immediate boost to inflation would only fade over a few years, the European
November 21, 2024
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Lutnick's China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade war
Investment banker Howard Lutnick's exposure to China came into sharp relief on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the
November 21, 2024
Economy|Finance|US
Analysts, business leaders react to Trump's threat of North American tariffs
Financial analysts and business leaders on Tuesday reacted to a threat from U.S.
November 26, 2024
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China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
China's state media warned U.S.
November 27, 2024
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What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada
What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada
November 26, 2024
Asia|Economy
Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia
Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia
November 27, 2024