36 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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5 d. ago Dutch seized Nexperia over fears Chinese owners planned to move chip production to China

The Dutch government believed chipmaker Nexperia’s Chinese owners planned to move its manufacturing operations to China, prompting the unprecedented seizure of the company that has sent shock waves through the global tech world. Earlier this month, authorities seized control of Nexperia’s management and ousted its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, citing national security concerns. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce on October 4 imposed export controls on Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary and its...

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5 d. ago Ahead of meeting with China's Xi, Trump says Beijing 'forced' him to impose steep tariffs

Ahead of meeting with China's Xi, Trump says Beijing 'forced' him to impose steep tariffs  The Economic Times

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6 d. ago China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere

China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere  Reuters

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6 d. ago China imposes export controls on lithium batteries and graphite anode materials

China imposes export controls on lithium batteries and graphite anode materials  WorldECR

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6 d. ago China Imposes Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and a 50% Rule for Export Controls on Rare Earth Elements and Other Items

China Imposes Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and a 50% Rule for Export Controls on Rare Earth Elements and Other Items  JD Supra

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6 d. ago FirstFT: Bessent warns world will ‘decouple’ from China if it imposes new export controls

FirstFT: Bessent warns world will ‘decouple’ from China if it imposes new export controls  Financial Times

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7 d. ago Trump’s Treasury Secretary Says US Will Impose ‘Price Floors’ To Combat China Manipulating Markets

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Says US Will Impose ‘Price Floors’ To Combat China Manipulating Markets  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping. Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender

Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping. Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender  Fortune

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8 d. ago As China and US impose rival port fees, global shipping braces for disruption

As China and the United States begin charging additional port fees on Tuesday, analysts warn the global shipping industry faces growing uncertainty and turmoil – though Beijing’s exemption of domestically built vessels is expected to limit the impact. China announced retaliatory port fees last Friday and released implementation details in the first hour of Tuesday – the same day the Chinese and US measures took effect. Fees will be waived for vessels built in China and for empty vessels arriving...

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8 d. ago Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping and Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender

Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping and Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender  MSN

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8 d. ago China imposes export ban after Dutch intervention at chipmaker Nexperia

China imposes export ban after Dutch intervention at chipmaker Nexperia  NL Times

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8 d. ago How India’s purchases of Russian oil are reshaping global energy trade

Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine have shifted global energy flows, with India and China emerging as prominent buyers of Russian oil. The question is no longer from whom New Delhi and Beijing will purchase energy, but in which currency they will pay. Amid warming ties between India and China following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping tariffs on Indian exports after New Delhi refused to stop purchasing Russian oil, Indian traders are reportedly asking...

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8 d. ago Trump’s tariffs are pushing India closer to Russia and China

Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine have shifted global energy flows, with India and China emerging as prominent buyers of Russian oil. The question is no longer from whom New Delhi and Beijing will purchase energy, but in which currency they will pay. Amid warming ties between India and China following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping tariffs on Indian exports after New Delhi refused to stop purchasing Russian oil, Indian traders are reportedly asking...

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8 d. ago China sanctions 5 US subsidiaries of South Korean shipping giant

Beijing has announced sanctions against five US-based subsidiaries of the South Korean shipping giant Hanwha Ocean, accusing the firm of cooperating with Washington in its curbs on China’s maritime sector, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. “Hanwha’s US-based subsidiaries have assisted and supported the US government in conducting the 301 investigation and imposing measures against China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries. China expresses strong...

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9 d. ago One Does Not Simply Impose 100% Tariffs On China (NYSEARCA:SPY)

One Does Not Simply Impose 100% Tariffs On China (NYSEARCA:SPY)  Seeking Alpha

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9 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump downplays China trade tensions after US says will impose additional 100% tariffs on Beijing

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump downplays China trade tensions after US says will impose additional 100% tariffs on Beijing  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'Don't Worry About China' After Imposing Extra 100% Tariff

Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'Don't Worry About China' After Imposing Extra 100% Tariff  Investor's Business Daily

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1 week ago Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'All Will Be Fine' After Imposing 100% China Tariff

Dow Jones Futures Loom As Trump Says 'All Will Be Fine' After Imposing 100% China Tariff  Investor's Business Daily

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1 week ago China slams US's 'double standards' after Trump imposed 100% tariffs on Beijing

China slams US's 'double standards' after Trump imposed 100% tariffs on Beijing  Firstpost

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