China, Trump

Japan Wary of Taking Another Hit If Trump Slaps Tariffs on China
Japan’s economy risks taking another hit if US President Donald Trump slaps fresh tariffs on China, sparking a renewed US-China trade war, according the government’s chief economist.
As Trump's tariffs loom, analysts say China is better prepared than ever for a trade war with the U.S.
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
Will China thrive during the Year of the Snake - or will Trump’s tariffs bite?
As the Chinese lunar new year begins, investors will be wondering whether allocating to the world’s second-largest economy will “rattle” up some big returns, or whether Trump’s tariffs will take a “ve
Commerce Nominee Defends Trump Tariffs and Promises Strong Stance on China
Howard Lutnick, the financier President Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across-the-board” tariffs and was grilled about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.
How China could retaliate against Trump's tariffs
China is President Donald Trump's prime target for a trade war — again. But China already put its boxing gloves on. In his first term, Trump slapped high tariffs on a range of Chinese goods. This time,
Trump commerce pick says favors broad tariffs, vows tough China stance
Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee told his US Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday he favors "across-the-board" tariffs targeting countries rather than products, while signaling a hawkish China stance.
China prepares a counter to Trump’s upcoming tariff blitz
Donald Trump has wasted no time in making sweeping changes to US economic policy. On his first day back in the White House, on January 20, he announced a series of executive orders and threats to impose tariffs on key trading partners by February 1.
Is China’s Economy Entering ‘Historical Garbage Time’? Part 1
China is suffering from deflation, devaluation, capital flight and the loss of foreign investment — all at the same time.
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China needs its frightened officials to save the economy
O VER THE past decade, as Chinese governance has become more politicised and a fear of punishment has taken hold, local officials have changed the way they do things. Many are hol ...
China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining ...
China’s DeepSeek Shock Raises A Big Economic Question
The economic hardware/software debate about China just got more complicated. Before DeepSeek flipped the script on the ...
Inside China, DeepSeek Provides a National Mic Drop Moment
Social media exploded in a celebration after the news that a Chinese start-up had made an artificial intelligence tool that ...
China's industrial profits fall 3.3% in 2024, third year in the red
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso ...
US Economy Outstripped China in 2024 for Third Year in a Row
The US tightened its grip on the title of world’s biggest economy in 2024 as an irrepressible American consumer helped it ...
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency
On the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods ...