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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

Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

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

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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,

Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
Business|Economy|Europe|News

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

Europe risks trade war, China says before German talks
Business|Economy|Finance|US

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.

Dollar is only winner from China-West trade war: McGeever
Europe|World

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

China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

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

China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
Americas|Asia|Business|Election|US

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

Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US

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

China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods
Economy|News|US

The Trump policy that scares economists the most

The Trump policy that scares economists the most

The Trump policy that scares economists the most
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

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

China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes
Business|Economy|News|US|World

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

China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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

China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe
Business|Europe|Finance

Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say

European

Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

Asia|Election|US

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

Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Business|Economy|US

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-

Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

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

What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

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

China pivot from US farm imports bolsters it against trade war risks
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

China's sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies
Business|Economy|US

You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof

You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof

Business|Economy|World

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

China's messy EV dispute with Europe keeps trade tensions in check
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems

China attacked U.S.

China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems
Political|US|World

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,

China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, foreign ministry says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat
Asia|Business|US

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

Thailand would benefit from any U.S-China trade war, says minister
Economy|US

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-

US farmers back Trump but face pain from China tariff threats
Business|Economy|Finance|US

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.

U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

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

Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

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

South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat
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.

Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens: Andy Home
Asia|Political|US|World

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

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment
Business|Economy|US|World

ECB's Nagel says Trump's tariffs may have minor impact on inflation

The tariffs promised by U.S.

ECB's Nagel says Trump's tariffs may have minor impact on inflation
Business|Economy|Europe|US

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

ECB fears Trump tariff effect on growth more than on inflation
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

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

How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks
World

Swiss flag concerns over Trump's US tariff hike proposals

Switzerland said on Tuesday it was concerned by U.S.

Swiss flag concerns over Trump's US tariff hike proposals
Business|Election|Finance|US

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

Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

ECB warns of 'sizeable' hit to growth from a trade war
Business|Election|Finance|US

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

Lutnick's China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade war
Asia|Economy|Finance

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise

U.S.

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise
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.

Analysts, business leaders react to Trump's threat of North American tariffs
Asia|US|World

China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war

China's state media warned U.S.

China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
Business|Economy|US

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

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada
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

Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia