3 d. ago Top US and China trade envoys set for talks after ‘constructive’ video call

China and the United States are set to hold fresh trade talks next week, following a video call between Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Saturday morning Beijing time. “Vice-Premier He Lifeng and I engaged in frank and detailed discussions regarding trade between the United States and China,” Bessent wrote on social media after their call. “We will meet in person next week to continue our discussions.” In its readout, China described He’s discussions with...

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon

Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon  Times of India

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon as possible'

Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon as possible'  Times of India

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's 100% tariffs: China and US seek fresh trade talks; want discussions 'as soon as possible'

Donald Trump's 100% tariffs: China and US seek fresh trade talks; want discussions 'as soon as possible'  The Times of India

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4 d. ago US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over US$100,000 H

The largest American business lobbying group filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging US President Donald Trump’s US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit by the US Chamber of Commerce, which says it represents 300,000 businesses, is the group’s first against the Trump administration since the Republican president took office for a second term in January. The chamber says in the lawsuit that Trump’s September proclamation imposing the fee on new H-1B visa...

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7 d. ago ‘Hong Kong opportunities outweigh US tariff weaponisation,’ John Lee says

Hong Kong’s leader has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to maintain its economic growth and overcome geopolitical challenges through multiple measures, despite the US “tariff weaponisation”. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made his positive remarks on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump threatened, in a social media post, a 100 per cent tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls on all “critical software” starting from November 1. Lee said that his administration...

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8 d. ago Trump’s tariff tirade is nothing more than hurtful political theatre

Markets that seemed initially unconcerned about US-China trade tensions reacted sharply last Friday to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an extra 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports. Wall Street, driven by AI-focused tech companies, lost around US$2 trillion in value. This increase in dependence on China’s supply chain suggests that any further escalation could trigger a market bubble burst. Mixed messaging from Trump to try to keep China off balance isn’t helping to ease...

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1 week ago ‘China isn't afraid of any US sanctions’: Beijing residents react as Donald Trump slapped 100% tariffs

‘China isn't afraid of any US sanctions’: Beijing residents react as Donald Trump slapped 100% tariffs  Mint

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1 week ago ‘China isn't afraid of any US sanctions’: Beijing residents react as Donald Trump slaps 100% tariffs

‘China isn't afraid of any US sanctions’: Beijing residents react as Donald Trump slaps 100% tariffs  Mint

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1 week ago Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives amid US tariffs, software export controls

Hong Kong businesses have braced themselves for additional US tariffs, but experts urged companies to develop alternative strategies due to proposed export controls on American-made critical software, warning of a “painful” adjustment. Industry figures told the Post on Saturday that United States President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on mainland China from November 1 would not significantly impact Hong Kong businesses, which are used to uncertainties from...

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1 week ago Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

Hong Kong businesses have braced themselves for additional US tariffs, but experts are urging companies to develop alternative strategies due to proposed export controls on American-made critical software, warning of a “painful” adjustment. Industry figures told the Post on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on mainland China from November 1 would not significantly impact Hong Kong businesses, which were used to uncertainties from his...

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1 week ago What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? | Hindustan Times

What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? Explained | Hindustan Times

What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? Explained | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago US President Donald Trump has announced new 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods, in addition to already existing tariffs on Beijing, after China placed export controls on rare earths.

US President Donald Trump has announced new 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods, in addition to already existing tariffs on Beijing, after China placed export controls on rare earths.  facebook.com

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1 week ago Donald Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on 'extraordinarily aggressive' China

Donald Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on 'extraordinarily aggressive' China  Sky News

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1 week ago Live updates: Donald Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China; Federal layoffs begin

Live updates: Donald Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China; Federal layoffs begin  The Hill

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1 week ago Donald Trump says US will hit China with additional 100% tariffs

Donald Trump says US will hit China with additional 100% tariffs  Financial Times

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1 week ago Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat of additional 100% tariff on China

Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat of additional 100% tariff on China  Financial Times

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1 week ago Trump to slap new 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods, along with additional tech controls

In a major escalation of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, US President Donald Trump on Friday announced an additional tariff of 100 per cent on all Chinese imports, on top of levies already in place. “Starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a tariff of 100 per cent on China, over and above any tariff that they are currently paying”, he said in a social media post. “Also...

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4 w. ago Chinese tech workers miss mainland wedding, rethink plans amid H

Chinese technology workers in the United States saw their travel plans disrupted and reassessed their future in the world’s biggest economy, after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation requiring companies to pay US$100,000 per year for new H-1B applications. The policy change, which initially appeared vague on who was responsible for paying the fee, prompted H-1B visa holders Selena Tang and her husband to skip their planned Chinese wedding on Tuesday in Wuxi, in eastern Jiangsu...

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