5 h. ago Brazil triples rare earth exports to China, a ripple from US

Brazil’s rare earth exports to China tripled in the first half of 2025 just as Chinese imports surged to a record high, fuelling concerns that Beijing-Washington trade tensions may be quietlyreroutingg the world’s supply chains through emerging economies. The figures are part of a report released on Thursday by the China-Brazil Business Council (CBBC) that shows Brazil’s exports to China fell 7.5 per cent compared to the same period last year, reaching US$47.7 billion. Imports from China rose 22...

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24 h. ago How deals are trumping port dispute on Australian PM’s China visit

Beijing has set aside major disputes with Canberra and instead filled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six-day visit to China this week with a slew of trade and investment deals, a move analysts said was an effort to find common ground amid trade tensions with the United States. The deals include the potential widening of access to the Chinese market for Australian farm produce and coal, cooperation in the digitalisation of the financial sector, investment in greenfield projects and...

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24 h. ago On Australian PM’s visit to China, the 2 nations ‘hold back’ on disputes

Beijing has set aside major disputes with Canberra and instead filled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six-day visit to China this week with a slew of trade and investment deals, a move analysts said was an effort to find common ground amid trade tensions with the United States. The deals include the potential widening of access to the Chinese market for Australian farm produce and coal, cooperation in the digitalisation of the financial sector, investment in greenfield projects and...

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3 d. ago Boeing’s Triple China Deliveries Sign of Easing Trade Tensions

Boeing’s Triple China Deliveries Sign of Easing Trade Tensions  Bloomberg

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3 d. ago China’s ‘energy ring’; Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Trump’s latest tariffs on allies, rivals could fund his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ As the ink on US President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely dried, he turned his focus back to tariffs, ending a three-month lull in global trade tensions. 2. China’s exports accelerate in June as US trade truce creates opening China’s exports recorded a...

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3 d. ago How Trump’s latest tariffs on allies, rivals could fund his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

As the ink on US President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely dried, he turned his focus back to tariffs, ending a three-month lull in global trade tensions. With the pause on April’s “reciprocal tariffs” expiring on July 9, Trump has announced new rates on 25 economies over the past week – including both neighbours and long-time allies. In this explainer, the Post wraps up the latest developments and explores what lies ahead. Which countries have received Trump’s tariff...

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5 d. ago Australia and China: Trade flows and security tensions shape ties

Australia and China: Trade flows and security tensions shape ties  Reuters

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6 d. ago European Trade Tensions Rise Ahead Of The July Summit In China

European Trade Tensions Rise Ahead Of The July Summit In China  Forbes

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6 d. ago Rubio meets China's foreign minister, sees ‘areas of potential cooperation’ amid trade tensions

Rubio meets China's foreign minister, sees ‘areas of potential cooperation’ amid trade tensions  France 24

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6 d. ago Rubio meets China's Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump

Rubio meets China's Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump-Xi talks  Reuters

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6 d. ago Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets China's Wang Yi as trade tensions deepen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets China's Wang Yi as trade tensions deepen  USA Today

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6 d. ago Rubio meets Chinese counterpart amid tensions over trade, security

Rubio meets Chinese counterpart amid tensions over trade, security  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago Rubio to meet China's Wang Yi in Malaysia amid trade tension

Rubio to meet China's Wang Yi in Malaysia amid trade tension  Reuters

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8 d. ago China unveils new steps to aid employment amid trade tensions

China unveils new steps to aid employment amid trade tensions  Reuters

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9 d. ago EU Chief Demands China Address Trade Imbalance as Tensions Flare

EU Chief Demands China Address Trade Imbalance as Tensions Flare  Bloomberg

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1 week ago Why Chinese investors can still expect a warm welcome in many US cities

Most local government officials in the US still welcome Chinese-invested projects despite a rise in trade tensions this year, a Chinese chamber of commerce leader said this week as potential investors weigh up economic benefits and geopolitical risks. City leaders want Chinese investment to help stimulate their local economies, especially in manufacturing projects that are hard to source elsewhere, said Ni Pin, chairman of the China General Chamber of Commerce branch in Chicago. “There are a lot...

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness

Brics country leaders are meeting for the bloc’s annual summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, as questions loom about the group’s effectiveness as a voice of the Global South and counterweight to the Washington-led coalition of developed economies. Against the backdrop of relentless tension that US President Donald Trump has injected into America’s trade policy, this year’s gathering on July 6 and 7 will test whether the bloc can present a unified front capable of countering Trump’s efforts to...

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2 w. ago China bets on tax perks to win back foreign investors amid global headwinds

China has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investors, as policymakers look to bolster the domestic economy and safeguard its position in global supply chains amid negotiations with major trade partners. New tax breaks unveiled this week aim to encourage foreign firms to reinvest profits locally – part of a broader effort to restore confidence and signal openness as challenging trade talks continue with the European Union and United States. The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance...

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2 w. ago [News] China Rare Earth Group Reportedly Hit by Executive Resignations Amid U.S.

[News] China Rare Earth Group Reportedly Hit by Executive Resignations Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions  TrendForce

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