19 h. ago US Sanctions First Chinese ‘Teapot’ Refinery Over Iran Links

The US is sanctioning a Chinese oil refinery and a terminal operator over links to Iranian crude imports, in the first measures to directly target China’s refining system as President Donald Trump seeks to press Tehran into a fresh nuclear deal.

Events

19 h. ago China Imports of US Commodities, Cars Collapse in New Trade War

China’s imports of US cotton, cars and some energy products all plunged in the first two months of the year after President Donald Trump started imposing tariffs and Beijing retaliated.

Economics

2 d. ago China’s Corn Imports Slow to a Crawl Putting Forecasts in Doubt

Chinese corn imports are running at their slowest pace in seven seasons, suggesting that even scaled back forecasts for annual purchases may prove hard to reach.

Economics

4 d. ago Oil Advances After China Lays Out Steps to Boost Consumption

Oil rose for a second day after China, the world’s biggest importer, said it would take steps to revive consumption by boosting incomes.

Other

4 d. ago Oil Advances as China Plans Economic Boost, Red Sea Risks Grow

Oil rose for a second day after top importer China said it would take steps to revive consumption by boosting incomes, and the US ordered fresh attacks on the Houthis in Yemen.

Other

2 w. ago Costco to reduce Canadian products in U.S. stores in wake of tariffs

Consumers can expect a price increase on items imported from Canada, China and Mexico

Economics

2 w. ago China’s Energy Imports Drop on Supply Overhang and Weaker Demand

Chinese energy imports broadly fell at the start of 2025, after last year’s record shipments of coal and gas created an overhang of supply and demand for oil continued to ease.

Economics

2 w. ago CGTN: How China’s major provincial economies take the lead in driving growth

CGTN published an article about the role China’s major provincial economies are playing in driving the country’s growth, highlighting the importance China and its economic powerhouse provinces have attached to tech innovation, new quality productive forces and the private sector BEIJING, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a confirmation of its position as a […]

Politics

2 w. ago China Could Restart Import Controls on Coal as Oversupply Mounts

China could reestablish import controls on coal, after leading industry groups warned on mounting oversupply in the world’s biggest market for the fuel, according to Morgan Stanley.

Economics

3 w. ago Fed Paper Finds Tariffs May Raise US Consumers’ Everyday Costs

President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada could lead US consumers to face higher prices on everyday purchases, according to new research published Friday.

Economics