3 h. ago China’s manufacturing activity shrinks as US tariffs take effect

Trade tensions with the Trump administration have cast a cloud on the economy

Economics

7 d. ago 'Made in Chitaly': Leather expert addresses claims that luxury bags are made in China

After a wave of social media videos emerged claiming that luxury goods are secretly manufactured in China, one leather expert weighs in on truth of 'Made In' labels

Events

2 w. ago Why British businesses won’t abandon manufacturers in China despite Trump tariffs

China has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ in a trade war with the US which threatens to up-end global supply chains

Economics

2 w. ago Why British businesses say they won’t abandon their manufacturers in China despite Trump tariffs

China has vowed to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the US which threatens to up-end global supply chains

Economics

2 w. ago Toy company CEO issues dire warning about Christmas amid Trump tariff hikes

The U.S. company says 80 percent of its toys are manufactured in China

Events

2 w. ago US small business owner says China tariffs endanger her company: ‘I could lose my home’

Beth Benike, whose products are manufactured in China, is ‘terrified’ what Trump trade war will mean for Busy BabyBeth Benike knew the tariffs were coming.The Minnesota veteran invented a placemat with bungee cords that hold toys or utensils, keeping them off the floor when babies toss them. It’s one of several products she created for Busy Baby, a company she runs with her brother. They are manufactured in China. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Trump tariffs see stocks dive and investors scramble to bonds, gold and yen

Nasdaq futures tumbled 3.3% and in after-hours trade as $760bn was wiped from the market value of ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology leadersStocks dived and investors scrambled to the safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday as Donald Trump unveiled a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world’s largest economy, upending trade and supply chains.The technology sector was pummelled as manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan faced new tariffs above 30%. In total, China now faces an eye-watering 54% in tariffs on its exports to the US. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Apple and other US tech groups hit as Trump targets suppliers

Shares in big retailers also tumble as they face turmoil in China and other manufacturing bases

Events

3 w. ago Counting the potential toll of Trump's tariffs on major Asian economies

Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses

Politics

4 w. ago US factory activity shrinks as tariffs weigh on demand and hiring plans

Inventories rise to highest level since 2022 as producers stockpile goods

Politics