63 h. ago Chinese solar firms bank on overseas expansion to survive amid US tariffs

Chinese solar and energy-storage companies will continue to press ahead with their overseas expansion with or without a long-term agreement on trade tariffs, as production abroad holds the key to their long-term survival, according to executives at China’s largest solar industry exhibition. Although the US and China reached a 90-day truce in their ongoing tariff war in May, solar panel exports from China and Southeast Asia to the US are still subject to tariffs of as much as 3,521 per cent, with...

Economics

4 d. ago US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive  Reuters

Economics

4 d. ago Beijing And Washington Forge Agreement To Revive Geneva Tariff Truce

Beijing And Washington Forge Agreement To Revive Geneva Tariff Truce  Barchart.com

Politics

6 d. ago US tariffs hit China’s exports in May, but June seen as ‘a better month’

China’s export growth slowed last month, weighed down by fewer US orders being made before the two countries came to a 90-day tariff truce. And while June’s prospects look poised to improve, China’s manufacturing and trade sectors remain under strain, according to economists, who also point to lingering uncertainties over American tariffs. China’s May exports were up by 4.8 per cent, year on year, to US$316.1 billion, customs data showed on Monday. The figure followed April’s 8.1 per cent growth...

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6 d. ago China exports growth misses expectations despite tariff truce; imports plunge amid weak consumption

China exports growth misses expectations despite tariff truce; imports plunge amid weak consumption  CNBC

Politics

1 week ago China hits backs at US, says Washington seriously undermined tariff truce

China hits backs at US, says Washington seriously undermined tariff truce  Mint

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2 w. ago China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce

China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce  BBC

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2 w. ago Trump says China ‘totally violated’ tariff truce after US warns trade talks have ‘stalled’

Trump says China ‘totally violated’ tariff truce after US warns trade talks have ‘stalled’ - business live  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Trump officials say tariffs pushed China to talk, halted India

The Trump administration’s top officials have urged a US court to uphold the president’s sweeping tariff powers, warning that a legal setback could upend an “asymmetric” trade truce with China, embarrass Washington and reignite conflict between India and Pakistan. The officials claimed that Trump used his tariff power to broker a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad earlier this month and bring about a fragile peace. They further cautioned that trade negotiations with dozens of countries...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong homebuyers flock to latest Sierra Sea units as mortgage rates ease

The temporary truce in the tariff wars between the US and China also helped improve sentiment in the property market, according to agents.

Economics

3 w. ago US farmers feel pain as soybean exports to China flatline despite tariff truce

But China’s purchases of American pork show signs of recovery after also plunging to zero during the height of the trade war.

Politics

3 w. ago US port most reliant on China braces for new tariff impact after 90

US port most reliant on China braces for new tariff impact after 90-day truce  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 w. ago How critical minerals became Beijing’s ultimate trump card in US

Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.

Politics

4 w. ago U.S. Allies Are Still Waiting for Tariff Relief Even After Speedy China Truce

U.S. Allies Are Still Waiting for Tariff Relief Even After Speedy China Truce  WSJ

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4 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: US, China Forecasts Improve on Tariff Truce

Charting the Global Economy: US, China Forecasts Improve on Tariff Truce  Bloomberg.com

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